Griffin Ready to Return | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Konnor Griffin is poised to make his triumphant return to the Pirates’ lineup this Friday after a frustrating injury layoff. The 20-year-old shortstop, sidelined since July 7th with a left ring finger sagittal band issue, played a rehab game yesterday with Triple-A Indianapolis and says he’s ready to go. This isn’t his first rodeo — he missed time earlier this season with a forearm strain, returned, then got hurt again. After six weeks in a splint and rehab stints with Double-A Altoona and Indianapolis — where he went 3-for-11 with walks and solid at-bats — Griffin treated every swing like a big-league moment. Healthy and hungry, he’s batting .276 with 5 homers and 20 steals in 59 games this season and can’t wait to rejoin the fight. Activated tomorrow, he’s eager to help the team push forward — and finally get back on the field. 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/719738cb06fb73cb