Griffin Near Return, Pirates Hopeful | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Konnor Griffin, the Pirates’ electric rookie sidelined since July with a torn tendon and prior forearm strain, is poised to return soon—possibly as early as Friday against the Angels. Before his injury, he dazzled with .276 batting average, 5 homers, and 20 steals in 59 games. Grip strength tests are looking strong, giving him confidence to handle bat and glove. Frustrated by watching games on his phone, Griffin’s eagerness to compete could be a game-changer for a playoff-hopeful Pirates squad. Manager Don Kelly calls him vital to offense, defense, and base-running—and while he won’t expect instant MVP-level stats, he just wants Griffin to play loose and help win. With a $140M extension already locked in, Griffin’s return promises a major spark for the team. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a617ad784a6f46a