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Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 State of the System: Infielders

A deep group with strong defense at a premium position

By Anthony Murphy · Bucs On Deck

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Anthony Murphy evaluated the Pittsburgh Pirates' infield depth and organizational prospects in his 2026 system review.
Rookie Konnor Griffin hit .272 with six home runs across 80 games after signing a franchise-record extension.
Jack Brannigan is the only remaining infield prospect listed on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster.

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Anthony Murphy evaluates the Pittsburgh Pirates infield depth in his 2026 State of the System review, highlighting key major leaguers and rising prospects across the organization. Top prospect Konnor Griffin impressed in his rookie season by batting .272 with 23 stolen bases over 80 games despite dealing with injuries, securing the largest contract extension in franchise history.

The review outlines updates on several infielders, noting that Jack Brannigan remains the sole prospect on the 40-man roster. Additionally, Nick Gonzales batted .300 while navigating defensive adjustments, and former top pick Termarr Johnson faced struggles before suffering a severe knee injury at Triple-A.

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