Griffin Cleared for Next Rehab Step, Bat Work Expected This Week
Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin is progressing from injury, with light baseball activities planned in Florida after the current homestand.
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk confirmed that Konnor Griffin has been cleared to move out of the split phase of his recovery. Griffin is expected to travel to Florida following the current homestand. By the end of the week, he is anticipated to begin swinging a bat and catching a ball. The update signals meaningful progress in his rehabilitation but he is not yet ready for game activity.
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