Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment at Altoona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Konnor Griffin, the rookie shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, started a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Tuesday night. This move comes as Griffin is recovering from an undisclosed injury that had sidelined him earlier this season. The Pirates announced his assignment in hopes of getting him back to full health and contributing to the major league team. After this stint, the organization will evaluate Griffin's readiness for a return to the big leagues.
- •Konnor Griffin began rehab on June 23 at Double-A Altoona.
- •The Pirates aim to reintegrate Griffin into the major league roster.
- •Griffin was sidelined earlier this season due to injury.
- •His performance during rehab will influence the team's decisions.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates star Konnor Griffin to begin rehab assignment on Wednesday
- 11:08 PMESPN MLB — Pirates' Griffin begins rehab at Double-A Altoona
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin starts rehab at Double-A Altoona after forearm strain
"Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Double-A Altoona, the club announced.
"Griffin has been out for nearly a month with a forearm injury that has limited his fielding and throwing ability.
"Griffin, 20, is hitting .270 with four home runs, 22 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 51 games this season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:05 AMPirates star Konnor Griffin to begin rehab assignment on Wednesday
Griffin has been out for nearly a month with a forearm injury that has limited his fielding and throwing ability.
- ESPN MLBJun 23, 2026, 11:08 PMPirates' Griffin begins rehab at Double-A Altoona
Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Double-A Altoona, the club announced.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:39 PMPirates rookie Konnor Griffin starts rehab at Double-A Altoona after forearm strain
Griffin, 20, is hitting .270 with four home runs, 22 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 51 games this season.
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