Griffin Out for Months, Pirates Reeling | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ top prospect Konnor Griffin is sidelined for 8-10 weeks after a torn sagittal band in his left hand, forcing him into a splint and raising serious questions about his availability for the playoffs. The 20-year-old, who just returned from a forearm injury, was playing through pain before the full extent was revealed — and now his absence leaves a massive hole in both the lineup and defense. With the Pirates’ postseason hopes on the line, the team may consider shutting him down for the rest of the season to ensure his full recovery for next year. 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/eb3dcfd9fa7503af