Pirates Sign Konnor Griffin To Nine-Year Extension
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed top prospect Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract extension through the 2034 season, with incentives potentially raising the total to $150 million.
- The deal includes a $12 million signing bonus paid out over three years and contains no options or deferred money, with incentives tied to MVP voting from 2026 to 2031.
- Griffin, just shy of his 20th birthday, will remain under team control through his age-28 season, positioning him for a major free-agent payday if he meets expectations.
- Widely regarded as a five-tool player with MVP potential, Griffin impressed in the minors last year with a .333 batting average, 21 homers, and 65 steals, and has shown strong defense at shortstop.
- Though Griffin has struggled offensively in his first five major league games, his speed and defense already contribute value to the Pirates, with expectations that his hitting will develop over time.
