Griffin Returns as Pirates Surge | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is poised to make his return Friday after a torn finger sidelined him since July 5—he’s ready to ignite the team’s playoff push. Before injury, the 20-year-old dazzled with a .300+ average, six steals, and four straight stolen bases. His absence hurt: Pittsburgh dropped from over .500 to 23-27 since he went down. With 21 games left and five games behind in the Wild Card race, Griffin’s speed, leadoff potential, and bat could spark a late-season surge—and fantasy managers are watching closely. 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/3cabbfd3f418eef9