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Pirates' Konnor Griffin Reveals Next Step in Rehab - Sports Illustrated PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had their top rookie in shortstop Konnor Griffin for the past two weeks and he'll need more time before he makes his full return. Griffin will head down to Florida for the next week, where he'll spend time rehabbing his forearm injury, according to Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com . He will train down in Bradenton where the Pirates have their Spring Training facility and their Single-A affiliate. The Pirates are headed out for a west coast trip, where they'll take on the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., June 15-17 and then face off against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, June 19-21. This will give Griffin a chance to focus fully on his rehab and not worry about travel, as the Pirates need their top young talent back on the field as quick as possible. Overview of Griffin's Recovery, Injury The Pirates placed Griffin on the 10-day injured list back on May 31 and he hasn't played for the Pirates since then, even though they can technically activate him to return. Griffin is currently dealing with a low grade, forearm muscle strain, that is asyp…

Pirates' Konnor Griffin headed to Florida for throwing program ... When the Pittsburgh Pirates leave for their road trip against the Athletics in Sacramento and the Colorado Rockies, rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin will head in a different direction. Griffin, out with a right forearm muscle strain, will go to Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., to begin what Pirates general manager Ben Cherington called a “legitimate throwing progression” that will require a stay at their minor league complex followed by a rehabilitation assignment. Cherington said Sunday during a guest appearance on radio flagship 93.7 The Fan that Griffin continued to field ground balls, run the bases and take batting practice while being sidelined. “It’s a good sign that he is throwing,” Cherington said. “He was able to do all the other baseball activity really the whole time. Throwing was obviously going to be the last thing to come. We wanted to make sure he was 100% asymptomatic before he started the throwing progression. We kind of got through that hurdle. Now he’s into that throwing progression.” Griffin hasn’t played shortstop since May 27 and was placed on the 10-day injured list since May 31. He was eli…

Pirates' Konnor Griffin: Continuing rehab in Florida - CBS Sports Griffin will report to the Pirates ' facility in Bradenton, Fla. during the upcoming week to continue rehab for his right forearm strain, Aidan Stepansky of MLB.com reports. Griffin began playing catch out to 90 feet Wednesday and is expected to gradually increase the distance and intensity of his throwing while he's out in Florida. The standout rookie has been on the shelf since May 31 but could have a realistic shot at returning to action for the Pirates before the end of June, depending on how quickly he's able to resume full baseball activities. Add CBS Sports on Google Join the Conversation comments

Pirates get great Konnor Griffin injury update amid rehab ... Matt Sullivan May 8, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) jogs toward the dugout before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images ThePittsburgh Piratesare sitting at 39-39 on the year, which is 9.0 games back in the NL Central behind theMilwaukee Brewers, and just 1.5 games back in the NL Wild Card hunt. This team has a legitimate chance to make the postseason, but they are going to need some help. One huge help would be getting their injured stars back, as both Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin are currently on the IL. Fortunately, according toAiden Stepansky of MLB.com, Griffin is going to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday, June 24. It's some great news for the Pirates, as their $140 million youngster is closing in on a return to game action. "Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Altoona on Wednesday," Stepansky reports. Griffin landed on the injured list with a forearm strain at the end of May following his May 30 game in which he went 2-for-5 with one run scored. H…

Pirates’ Konnor Griffin headed to Florida for throwing program, expected rehab assignment <p>When the Pittsburgh Pirates leave for their road trip against the Athletics in Sacramento and the Colorado Rockies, rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin will head in a different direction.</p>