PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Konnor Griffin Era will begin on Friday in Pittsburgh.

A person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press that the Pirates are calling up the 19-year-old shortstop, the consensus choice as the top prospect in baseball, before Friday’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

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