{"id":241098,"date":"2026-07-11T16:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/241098\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T16:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:35:14","slug":"pirates-make-new-injury-decision-on-konnor-griffin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/241098\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Make New Injury Decision on Konnor Griffin"},"content":{"rendered":"

PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates won’t have shortstop Konnor Griffin back for some time and made a new injury decision based on that.<\/p>\n

The Pirates announced on July 11 that they placed Griffin on the 60-day injured list, while also designating right-handed relief pitcher Cam Sanders for assignment.<\/p>\n

Both of these moves make room on the 40-man roster for newcomers in left-handed relief pitcher Brandon Eisert and infielder Jacob Gonzales, who the Pirates traded with the Chicago White Sox for on July 10.<\/p>\n

This allows both Eisert and Gonzales to earn a spot on the 26-man roster and play for the Pirates in the near future, which should happen soon. <\/p>\n

Why the Pirates Placed Griffin on 60-Day Injured List<\/p>\n

Griffin going on the 60-day injured list allows the Pirates to not have to DFA another player and instead, just makes a spot on the 40-man roster, which they needed after the trade.<\/p>\n

His injury will already keep him out for eight-to-10 weeks, which had an original timeline<\/a> of Sept. 1-15, so the Pirates having him out for 60 days makes sense. <\/p>\n

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May 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

The earliest Griffin could return to the Pirates, with the 60 days starting on July 6, when the Pirates retroactively placed him on the 10-day injured list, would mark Sept. 4, so that still fits in the timeline for his return.<\/p>\n

Sept. 4 marks the earliest date they could bring him back, not necessarily the date the Pirates will bring Griffin back. <\/p>\n

What Kind of Injury is Griffin dealing with?<\/p>\n

Griffin suffered a left ring finger sagittal band injury<\/a>, a rare injury for a baseball player, when he made a diving play<\/a> in the 11-5 win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 5.<\/p>\n

The Pirates put Griffin’s three outer fingers in a splint and they will make sure he takes time and heals that area of his hand, so that he can make a return by the end of the season.<\/p>\n

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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

Griffin and the Pirates elected against surgery, opting instead for rehab and non-surgical care, which gives him the roughly two-month timeline.<\/p>\n

The Pirates could have Griffin play, but the risk for further injury to that area of the hand is quite high and not worth permanent damage.<\/p>\n

Griffin said that he would stay in shape, but he won’t swing a bat nor catch with a glove, during this time and try to make it back as quickly as he can. <\/p>\n

Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/a><\/p>\n

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