Passan did say that Griffin could play through it, but that it’s more likely the Pirates shut him down and get his hand fully healthy before making a return.<\/p>\n
It’s another setback for the Pirates rookie, who had just came back from another injury and looked back to his best self. <\/p>\n
When Griffin Sustained the Injury<\/p>\n
Griffin suffered the injury after making an incredible diving catch in the outfield in the 11-5 win over the Washington Nationals<\/a> at Nationals Park on July 5. He ran into the outfield, fought off the sun and made the grab, but also landed on his left hand.<\/p>\n A Pirates trainer looked over Griffin in the top of the fifth inning, but the Pirates shortstop stayed on for the rest of the game.<\/p>\n Jul 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) stretches to catch a pop up against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n “Yeah, kind of a tough landing and I was shaking up a little bit, but all good,” Griffin said postgame. “Was able to stay in, keep rolling, and come up big with that hit shortly after. So, all good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Passan’s report shows that further imaging and x-rays the Pirates did on Griffin found something more serious, which would keep him out until early August.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the diving catch and Griffin\u2019s reaction after<\/p>\n This sucks. pic.twitter.com\/Jb0REOVj72<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/9NgUKWj9Fr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Platinum Key (@PlatinumKey13) July 7, 2026<\/a>Another Injury for Griffin in 2026<\/p>\n It’s also the second injury Griffin has dealt with, after he missed 22 games<\/a> from May 31-June 25 with a right forearm flexor strain<\/a>, that caused pain when he threw from the shortstop spot.<\/p>\n He originally served as designated hitter for two games vs. the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park, May 29-30, before the Pirates put him on the 10-day injured list.<\/p>\n May 29, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) hits an RBI single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n Griffin worked back to improve his arm strength, including weighted ball activites, plyometrics and then a throwing program that he started at 90 feet and moved up to 150 feet.<\/p>\n He also went down to Bradenton, Fla., the Pirates site for Spring Training, and spent a week down there while the Pirates were on a west coast road trip.<\/p>\n Griffin had performed well in his return, slashing .306\/.359\/.417 for an OPS of .776, with 11 hits in 39 at-bats, five runs scored, one double, a home run, three RBI and six stolen bases on six attempts.<\/p>\n The Pirates were also managing his return, giving him two days off over the past 10 games and even having him serve as designated hitter<\/a> for a game, in between his seven starts at shortstop.<\/p>\n Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Pittsburgh](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01kwyprcns8jtt3573nd.jpg\" "\\"Pittsburgh")
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