Jared Jones exits start after being hit by line drive in Pittsburgh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Pirates right-hander Jared Jones was removed from his start against the Rockies on June 21 after three innings due to a line drive injury to his right elbow. Konnor Griffin is approaching a rehab assignment as part of the Pirates’ roster updates. The team continues to manage player health while preparing for upcoming games.
- •Jared Jones exits after being struck in the elbow by a line drive.
- •The incident occurred during his start against the Rockies.
- •Konnor Griffin is nearing a rehab assignment.
- •Pirates aim to manage player health in the season.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Injury Updates: Griffin to Start Rehab, Jones Optimistic After Scare
- 9:59 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Pirates Notes: Jones, Griffin, Cruz - MLB Trade Rumors
"Shortstop Konnor Griffin is taking a big step in the right direction in returning to the Pirates. Griffin, who was […] The post Pirates Injury Updates: Griffin to Start Rehab, Jones Optimistic After Scare appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
"Pirates righty Jared Jones was removed from his start after getting hit with a line drive. Konnor Griffin is nearing a rehab assignment.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:35 PMPirates Injury Updates: Griffin to Start Rehab, Jones Optimistic After Scare
Shortstop Konnor Griffin is taking a big step in the right direction in returning to the Pirates. Griffin, who was […] The post Pirates Injury Updates: Griffin to Start Rehab, Jones Optimistic After Scare appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
- MLB Trade RumorsJun 21, 2026, 9:59 PMPirates Notes: Jones, Griffin, Cruz - MLB Trade Rumors
Pirates righty Jared Jones was removed from his start after getting hit with a line drive. Konnor Griffin is nearing a rehab assignment.
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