Story byFeb 14, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Konnor Griffin during spring training workouts at Pirate City. (Kim Klement Neitzel/Imagn Images)Andrew GouldFri, February 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM UTC·2 min readThere’s a real chance Konnor Griffin could make his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates next month. The Pirates have left the door open for Griffin to make the Opening Day roster, inviting MLB. com’s top-ranked prospect to spring training. While bringing the 19-year-old to Pittsburgh may seem aggressive, a reporter feels Griffin has a legitimate shot to begin his career on March 26. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Noah Hiles said Friday on a 93.7 The Fan radio appearance that he considers it “more likely than not” that Griffin is on the Pirates’ Opening Day roster.“I think he has to play himself out of it at this point,” Hiles said.