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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 25: Konnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates takes batting practice before game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on April 25, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park.

They are coming off an 11-9 loss (on Friday).

Konnor Griffin finished the loss with one hit, one run and one RBI in five at-bats.

Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin Decision

GettyTrea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides safely into second base in front of Konnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park on May 15, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

For Saturday’s game, the Pirates have announced their starting lineup.

Underdog MLB wrote: “Pirates 5/16 O. Cruz CF K. Griffin SS B. Reynolds LF M. Ozuna DH R. O’Hearn 1B N. Gonzales 3B B. Lowe 2B J. Triolo RF H. Davis C B. Chandler SP”

Griffin will be batting second for only the second time in his MLB career.

The 20-year-old has mostly been at the bottom of the order (as eighth or seventh).

Right now, he is batting .254 with 36 hits, three home runs, 20 RBI’s, 19 runs and 10 stolen bases in his first 39 MLB games.

James Anderson of RotoWire wrote (before Friday’s game): “Konnor Griffin is hitting .280/.330/.450 w/ 3 HR and 9 SB over the last four weeks. He turned 20 a few weeks ago”

Griffin’s Background

GettyKonnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts during the MLB game at Chase Field on May 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Pirates defeated the Diamondbacks 4-2.

Griffin was the ninth pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

He is one of the best prospects in the history of the Pirates.

In five Triple-A games this season, Griffin batted .438 with seven hits, one RBI, four runs and three stolen bases.