Griffin Out Months After Elbow Return | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ top prospect Konnor Griffin’s season is on hold after tearing a tendon in his left ring finger, sidelining him for 8-10 weeks — a crushing blow for a franchise cornerstone already recovering from an elbow injury. The freak injury occurred during a game against the Nationals, possibly compounded by a collision while stealing a base, and comes at a brutal time as Pittsburgh battles for a wild card spot without key players. Griffin, who’d just returned from his previous injury and was hitting well — including a game-winning hit — now faces a major setback as the Pirates brace for tough matchups against the Braves and Brewers. 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/93dff8a940a9d244