Pirates Rookie Konnor Griffin Eyes Friday Return From 60-Day IL, Pain-Free at Last
- On Friday, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin hopes to return from the 60-day injured list as the team opens a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Angels.
- Griffin has been sidelined since early July with a left ring finger knuckle injury, wearing a splint for six weeks before completing rehab assignments at Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis.
- The 20-year-old signed a nine-year, $140 million contract in April and was batting.276 with five home runs, 25 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases in 59 games before his latest injury.
- Pittsburgh has struggled in the National League playoff race during his absence, entering Thursday's game against San Francisco 5 1/2 games back of the final wild card spot.
- Feeling pain-free after grip strength testing, Griffin told reporters Thursday, "It's been driving me nuts watching the games on my phone," expressing eagerness to compete again.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Get Good Injury News on $140 Million Shortstop Before Angels Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be getting their $140 million shortstop back. Konnor Griffin is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of the Pirates’ series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Konnor Griffin is eligible to be activated off the IL tomorrow. Said he’s healthy and ready to go. Hear from Griffin […]
Pirates’ Konnor Griffin eyeing Friday return from IL
PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop said Thursday that he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day injured list on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The 20-year-old Griffin hasn’t played since early July due to an issue with the knuckle on the ring finger of his left hand. Griffin wore a splint for about six weeks and h…
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