Konnor Griffin Lands on IL With Flexor Tendon Strain
Pittsburgh's top prospect shortstop is sidelined short-term, with Ryan O'Hearn activated off the IL to fill the roster spot.
The Pirates have placed shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list due to a flexor tendon strain. The team expects the absence to be brief. Griffin, 20, had posted a .270/.327/.402 line with 14 stolen bases and a 104 wRC+ across 208 plate appearances in 2026. Ryan O'Hearn was activated off the IL in a corresponding move.
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