Pirates place Konnor Griffin on 10-day IL, activate Ryan O'Hearn
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list on May 31, 2026, due to a right elbow strain. In a corresponding move, Ryan O’Hearn has been activated and is in the starting lineup batting fourth against the Minnesota Twins. Griffin, who debuted on April 3, has a.270 batting average and was on a four-game hitting streak before the injury. Pirates GM Ben Cherington reported that Griffin is progressing well and the expectation is for him to be sidelined only briefly. If he misses the minimum 10 days, he could return on June 11 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- •Konnor Griffin hits the injured list for the first time.
- •Ryan O'Hearn activated and starting against the Twins.
- •Griffin has a.270 batting average and a four-game hitting streak.
- •Expected return could be June 11 against the Dodgers.
- •Pirates hold a 31-28 record as of May 31.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Roster Moves: Ryan O’Hearn Returns But Konnor Griffin Placed on IL
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates add star rookie Konnor Griffin to 10-day IL with flexor strain, activate Ryan O'Hearn
- 4:47 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Pirates Place Konnor Griffin On 10-Day IL, Activate Ryan O’Hearn - MLB Trade Rumors
"Griffin has been dealing with a low-grade muscle strain to one of the flexors in his forearm, which has relegated him to DH duties the last two games.
"The Pirates are placing Konnor Griffin on the IL with a flexor tendon strain and activating Ryan O'Hearn after a two-week absence.
"The rookie shortstop will hit the IL for the first time in his big league career.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 5:52 PMPirates Roster Moves: Ryan O’Hearn Returns But Konnor Griffin Placed on IL
Griffin has been dealing with a low-grade muscle strain to one of the flexors in his forearm, which has relegated him to DH duties the last two games.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 5:45 PMPirates add star rookie Konnor Griffin to 10-day IL with flexor strain, activate Ryan O'Hearn
The rookie shortstop will hit the IL for the first time in his big league career.
- MLB Trade RumorsMay 31, 2026, 4:47 PMPirates Place Konnor Griffin On 10-Day IL, Activate Ryan O’Hearn - MLB Trade Rumors
The Pirates are placing Konnor Griffin on the IL with a flexor tendon strain and activating Ryan O'Hearn after a two-week absence.
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