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Pirates Star Locks $140M Deal, Hits .405 at 20

5/6/2026

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He signed a nine-year, $140 million contract extension on May 8, 2026, the largest in franchise history.
He debuted on April 3, 2026, the first teenage position starter since Juan Soto in 2018.
After turning 20 on April 24, he hit .405/.463/.676 with 15 hits, eight RBI and three steals.
In 29 games he is slashing .262/.325/.398 for a .723 OPS as the Pirates sit 19-16, four games back in the NL Central.

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He signed a nine-year, $140 million contract extension on May 8, 2026, the largest in franchise history.
He debuted on April 3, 2026, the first teenage position starter since Juan Soto in 2018.
After turning 20 on April 24, he hit .405/.463/.676 with 15 hits, eight RBI and three steals.
In 29 games he is slashing .262/.325/.398 for a .723 OPS as the Pirates sit 19-16, four games back in the NL Central.