Konnor Griffin Expected to Return from 60-Day IL on Friday
Pirates SS Konnor Griffin is expected to be activated from the 60-day IL on Friday after recovering from a left ring finger injury, per Aiden Stepansky.
Konnor Griffin is expected to be activated from the 60-day IL on Friday, per Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com, closing out a stint that began with a left ring finger injury.
The return has been building in plain sight. Griffin began a rehab assignment at Double-A Altoona, then picked up a single during that appearance before Pittsburgh pointed toward Friday as the target date. The activation is expected, not yet formally processed — a distinction worth holding until the roster move is official.
What remains unconfirmed
No corresponding roster move to clear space has been reported, and the club has not yet announced the activation. Those details are still outstanding.
What to watch
Griffin's return gives Pittsburgh its shortstop back from an extended absence. How quickly he slots back into regular playing time is the next question the roster will answer.
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