Injury updates: Konnor Griffin, Roman Anthony nearing return to action
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox are both on the verge of resuming baseball activities. Griffin, recovering from a torn tendon in his finger, is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, while Anthony, who has been out with a wrist and finger sprain since early May, has finally started his rehab assignment as of today. Other players, including Oneil Cruz and Maikel Garcia, have recently been activated following brief injury stints, highlighting that timely returns are still possible as the season approaches its final weeks. Fantasy managers should monitor these developments closely as key players could influence league standings down the stretch.
- •Konnor Griffin set to begin rehab assignment soon after finger injury.
- •Roman Anthony starts rehab assignment today after wrist injury.
- •Oneil Cruz and Maikel Garcia activated after short injury absences.
- •Season nearing end, timely returns are crucial for teams.
- 12:35 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Top 50 IL stashes with Konnor Griffin, Roman Anthony gearing up to return
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