Prospect Call-Up
Pirates call up top prospect Konnor Griffin for MLB debut
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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday they are promoting 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, MLB's No. 1 overall prospect, for his major league debut in Friday's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park. Griffin, the No. 9 pick in the 2024 draft, slashed .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three minor league levels last season. The move addresses early struggles at shortstop for the 3-3 Pirates.
The Cleveland Guardians have called up catcher Cooper Ingle from Triple-A Columbus for his first major league opportunity. The 24-year-old prospect is set to make his MLB debut as the designated hitter on Friday against the Seattle Mariners.
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The Chicago Cubs promoted infield prospect Pedro Ramírez from Triple-A Iowa on the same day they placed infielder Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list with back tightness.