KONNOR GRIFFIN OUT 8-10 WEEKS WITH TORN TENDON

Konnor Griffin, shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is expected to miss 8-10 weeks after tearing a tendon in his left ring finger, the team confirmed. The injury occurred on 5 July following a diving catch in left field. Griffin is scheduled to be added to the injured list on Tuesday afternoon, with a expected return to play around September after a six-week splinting period followed by a ramp-up to game fitness.

Griffin began the 2026 season as baseball's No. 1 prospect before being called up to Pittsburgh's major-league roster. In 59 games, the shortstop recorded a batting average of .276 with an on-base percentage of .332 and a slugging percentage of .404, along with 5 home runs, 25 runs batted in and 20 stolen bases. His first career game saw him record an RBI, demonstrating early potential at the major-league level, though he experienced varying performance throughout the season.

The Pirates currently hold a record of 46-45 and occupy fourth place in the National League Central Division. The club is already without Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz, both on the injured list. According to available information, Pittsburgh sits three games outside the third wild-card spot in the National League.