Trending Now - Pirates Lock in Rising Star Konnor Griffin With $140M Deal
WHO:
MLB.com - Konnor Griffin's wife is named Dendy.
Fox News Sports - Konnor Griffin, a 19-year-old shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB.com - Pirates chairman Bob Nutting, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Konnor Griffin's contract extension is reported to include no options or deferred money.
mlbtraderumors.com - The deal's incentives are based on MVP voting for the 2026 to 2031 seasons.
MLB.com - Griffin's performance in the 2026 season included a .176 batting average in his first five games.
MLB.com - Griffin went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs in a game against the Padres on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Griffin's contract extension ensures he remains with the Pirates through the 2034 season.
MLB.com - The deal includes a $12 million signing bonus, with $5 million paid in 2026, $3.5 million in 2027, and $3.5 million in 2028.
mlbtraderumors.com - The contract could reach $150 million with performance incentives based on MVP voting from 2026 to 2031.
Fox News Sports - Konnor Griffin signed a nine-year contract extension worth $140 million with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB.com - The contract is reported to be the largest in Pittsburgh Pirates franchise history, surpassing Bryan Reynolds’ $106.75 million deal from 2023.
MLB.com - Griffin's performance in 2025 included a .333 batting average, 21 home runs, 23 doubles, 94 RBIs, 117 runs scored, and 65 steals in 122 games.
mlbtraderumors.com - The deal includes a $12 million signing bonus, with $5 million paid in 2026, $3.5 million in 2027, and $3.5 million in 2028.
mlbtraderumors.com - The contract could reach $150 million with performance incentives based on MVP voting from 2026 to 2031.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The contract was announced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Konnor Griffin recorded his first career multihit game on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - The Pirates announced the contract extension on April 8th, 2026.
MLB.com - The contract extension was announced on April 8th, 2026.
MLB.com - Konnor Griffin was selected ninth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.
WHY:
MLB.com - Pirates chairman Bob Nutting stated, "Signing Konnor is a meaningful commitment to this team, this city and our fans."
MLB.com - The extension reflects the Pirates' belief in Griffin's talent and the future of the organization.
MLB.com - Griffin expressed a desire to win and commitment to the Pirates, stating, "It feels great knowing I will be a Pittsburgh Pirate for a long time."
HOW:
MLB.com - Griffin made a couple of nice defensive plays at shortstop, including assisting with an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play in the sixth inning against the Padres on April 7th, 2026.
MLB.com - Griffin's performance in the 2026 season included a .176 batting average in his first five games.
MLB.com - Griffin's rapid growth was demonstrated by his performance in the minor leagues, where he excelled after being reassigned to Minor League camp on March 21st, 2026.
MLB.com - The Pirates made a sizable commitment to Griffin, viewing him as a safe bet for the future.
(UPDATED April 8, 2026 19:22 UTC)
Konnor Griffin has signed a contract extension that includes no options or deferred money, with incentives tied to MVP voting for the 2026 to 2031 seasons. on Tuesday, Griffin recorded his first career multihit game, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs against the Padres, while also making impressive defensive plays, including a key double play. Despite a slow start this season with a .176 batting average in his first five games, Griffin's performance on Tuesday showcased his potential on both offense and defense.
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(UPDATED April 8, 2026 17:22 UTC)
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a contract extension for Konnor Griffin on Wednesday, ensuring he will remain with the team through the 2034 season. The deal includes a $12 million signing bonus, with payments spread over the next three years, and could total $150 million if Griffin meets certain performance incentives based on MVP voting from 2026 to 2031. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting emphasized the significance of this signing, stating it represents a meaningful commitment to the team, the city, and the fans, despite Griffin's challenging start to the season with a .176 batting average in his first five games.
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(UPDATED April 8, 2026 15:22 UTC)
Konnor Griffin, a 19-year-old shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has signed a nine-year contract extension worth $140 million, marking the largest deal in franchise history. The announcement was made in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, and the contract includes a $12 million signing bonus, with the potential to reach $150 million through performance incentives. Griffin, who had an impressive 2025 season with a .333 batting average and 94 RBIs, expressed his excitement about the deal, saying, "It feels great knowing I will be a Pittsburgh Pirate for a long time."