Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment with Altoona
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Konnor Griffin, the rookie shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, starts a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Sunday. Griffin, 20, is recovering from a left ring finger injury sustained on July 5 while playing against the Nationals. He was initially placed on the 10-day injured list before being moved to the 60-day IL. Griffin has played 59 games this season, maintaining a batting average of.276 with five home runs and 20 stolen bases. Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez have filled in at shortstop during his absence. Griffin is eligible to return to the active roster on Friday.
- •Griffin starts rehab assignment on August 29.
- •He was injured on July 5 against the Nationals.
- •Griffin has a.276 batting average with five home runs this season.
- •Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez have filled in during his absence.
- •He is eligible to return to the active roster on Friday.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — In Hitless Return From IL, Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Still Electrifies
- 9:49 PMESPN MLB — Pirates rookie SS Griffin activated off 60-day IL
- 9:26 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Pirates Reinstate Konnor Griffin, Designate Christian Bethancourt For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Roster Moves: Konnor Griffin is Back
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Konnor Griffin Return From Injury: Will Pirates Rookie Rejoin Lineup vs. Angels?
- 5:21 PMESPN — Pirates rookie Griffin eyes Friday return from IL
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin eyes return from 60-day IL, pain-free at last
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin eyes Friday return from 60-day IL, pain-free at last
"Konnor Griffin is ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop said Thursday that he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day injured list on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Pirates have fallen off the pace in the National League playoff race in Griffin's absence.
"Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin said he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day IL on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a 3-game series against the Angels.
"PITTSBURGH — Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will be back on […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:12 PMIn Hitless Return From IL, Pirates’ Konnor Griffin Still Electrifies
PITTSBURGH — For the first time since July 5, Konnor Griffin was back on the field for the Pirates on […]
- ESPN MLBSep 4, 2026, 9:49 PMPirates rookie SS Griffin activated off 60-day IL
The Pirates activated rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin off the 60-day injured list on Friday.
- MLB Trade RumorsSep 4, 2026, 9:26 PMPirates Reinstate Konnor Griffin, Designate Christian Bethancourt For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
The Bucs get their young star back on the field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 7:39 PMPirates Roster Moves: Konnor Griffin is Back
PITTSBURGH — Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will be back on […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 3:14 PMKonnor Griffin Return From Injury: Will Pirates Rookie Rejoin Lineup vs. Angels?
Konnor Griffin is eager to get back to work. Will the Pirates announce his return as soon as this weekend?
- ESPNSep 3, 2026, 5:21 PMPirates rookie Griffin eyes Friday return from IL
Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin said he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day IL on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a 3-game series against the Angels.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:15 PMPirates rookie Konnor Griffin eyes return from 60-day IL, pain-free at last
Konnor Griffin is ready to get back to work.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:07 PMPirates rookie Konnor Griffin eyes Friday return from 60-day IL, pain-free at last
Konnor Griffin is ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop said Thursday that he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day injured list on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Pirates have fallen off the pace in the National League playoff race in Griffin's absence.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:10 PMKonnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekend
Griffin has been sidelined for almost two months with a serious finger injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 7:05 PMPirates Konnor Griffin to start rehab assignment Sunday
Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is beginning a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Sunday.
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