roto rage Jarad Wilk Future is now for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin in fantasy baseball — even if there are struggles along way By Jarad Wilk Published April 4, 2026, 4:06 p.m. ET Getty Images Welcome aboard the Houck a Loogie for its maiden voyage. It’s all hands on deck as we embark on a fantasy treasure hunt, and the big red X on the map is leading us to … Pittsburgh.
Konnor Griffin, universally considered the best prospect in baseball, made his big league debut for the Pirates’ home opener Friday against the Orioles. At 19, he is the first position player to debut as a teen since Juan Soto in 2018. (He quickly made an impact, going 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk while batting seventh. He also struck out.)
