Konnor Griffin Out 8-10 Weeks With Torn Finger Tendon
Pittsburgh's top prospect suffered the injury on a diving catch and will be sidelined for the bulk of the summer.
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' starting shortstop and baseball's former No. 1 prospect, tore a tendon in his left ring finger while making a diving catch on July 5. The team confirmed an 8-10 week timeline for his recovery. Griffin was set to be placed on the injured list Tuesday afternoon. At the time of the injury he was slashing .276/.332/.404 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, and 20 stolen bases in 59 games.
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Konnor Griffin Faces 8-10 Week IL Stint With Torn Finger Tendon
Pittsburgh's 20-year-old shortstop will be placed on the injured list after tearing a tendon in his left ring finger, his second significant injury this season.