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Pirates activate Konnor Griffin from injured list ahead of game

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Pirates activate Konnor Griffin from injured list ahead of game
Summary

Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will play for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Griffin had been sidelined since May 31 due to a right forearm strain. Before his injury, the 20-year-old appeared in 51 games, hitting.270 with four home runs and 22 RBI. He recently played a rehab game for Double-A Altoona, going 2 for 2 with a home run. To clear space for Griffin on the roster, infielder Jack Brannigan was optioned to Double-A Altoona.

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  • •Konnor Griffin returns after a right forearm strain.
  • •He has a.270 batting average with 22 RBI this season.
  • •Griffin played one rehab game, going 2 for 2 with a home run.
  • •Jack Brannigan was optioned to Double-A Altoona to make roster space.
  • •Griffin's return is ahead of a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Latest Updates
  • 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Make Decision On Konnor Griffin Before Reds Series
  • 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Roster Moves: Konnor Griffin Returns From IL
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PITTSBURGH — The Pirates finally got some good news on the injury front. Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the […] The post Pirates Roster Moves: Konnor Griffin Returns From IL appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

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Pittsburgh activated Griffin from the injured list.

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