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Pirates Extend Griffin; Skenes' Future Uncertain Amid Praise

4/9/2026

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Konnor Griffin (Pirates), 19, signed a nine-year extension.
Paul Skenes (Pirates) remains unsigned, and as a Cy Young winner, he could be among highest-paid pitchers if he enters free agency in 2030.
Skenes may not stay with the Pirates long-term.
Griffin delivered a two-run single in a 7-1 win over the Padres, and Skenes pitched six innings, allowed one earned run, and struck out six, with Don Kelly praising him.

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Konnor Griffin (Pirates), 19, signed a nine-year extension.
Paul Skenes (Pirates) remains unsigned, and as a Cy Young winner, he could be among highest-paid pitchers if he enters free agency in 2030.
Skenes may not stay with the Pirates long-term.
Griffin delivered a two-run single in a 7-1 win over the Padres, and Skenes pitched six innings, allowed one earned run, and struck out six, with Don Kelly praising him.