Konnor Griffin placed on injured list, Rookie of the Year hopes dim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin has been placed on the injured list, impacting his pursuit of the National League Rookie of the Year award. The 20-year-old was enjoying a solid rookie season with a.270 batting average and 22 RBIs before the injury. Analysts suggest this setback significantly reduces his chances of winning the award, especially with JJ Wetherholt performing well in 2026. Despite the injury, Griffin is expected to return at some point this season, though his accolades trajectory now appears compromised.
- •Konnor Griffin is on the injured list as of June 2, 2026.
- •He recorded 1.6 bWAR in 51 games before his injury.
- •Griffin's batting average was.270 with four home runs this season.
- •Analysts consider his Rookie of the Year chances significantly reduced.
- •JJ Wetherholt is currently a leading candidate for the award.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates' Konnor Griffin gets bad news on Rookie of the Year pursuit
"This doesn't exactly bode well for Konnor Griffin to win an award this season.
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