Pirates Could Make History With Opening Day Roster

For the first time since 2018, an MLB team could have a teenager make their MLB debut.

While the Pittsburgh Pirates still are undecided on the fate of Konnor Griffin, Jeff Passan reported in November that he was a candidate to make the Opening Day roster.

Should Griffin do so, he’d be the first rookie since Juan Soto to make his MLB debut as a teenager. Griffin, 19, turns 20 on April 24. If he wants to be the first teenager playing in the MLB since 2018, Griffin’s best chance is to be on the opening day roster.

Obviously, that’s a decision mostly out of his control. A stellar Spring Training could give the organization something to think about, but they aren’t going to hotshot him to the big leagues just to match some record set by Soto a few years ago. At the end of the day, it’s still a strong possibility and is something to think about.

Griffin Has A Shot At Making Opening Day Roster