Griffin Returns to Action | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates’ top prospect Konnor Griffin is set to return from injury this Sunday, beginning a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona after tearing a ligament in his left ring finger and battling a forearm strain. The speedy, defensive shortstop, who was hitting .276 and swiping 20 bases in 59 games before going down, could be back with the big club as early as September 4th — a major boost for Pittsburgh’s young core as they push in the final stretch. 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/4f81b8ce57d8fff6