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Konnor Griffin Begins Double‑A Rehab Assignment

Specialist clearance plus Sept. 4 injured-list eligibility mean Pittsburgh could have its top prospect back for the season's final week.

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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

Overview

  • Griffin will start a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Sunday, Aug. 30, and remains on the 60-day injured list with eligibility to be reinstated on Sept. 4.
  • He was cleared by the team’s hand specialist on Aug. 16, removed a splint, and resumed baseball activities in Bradenton on Aug. 19 as part of his return plan.
  • The 20-year-old rookie is batting .276/.332/.404 with five home runs, 25 RBIs and 20 stolen bases this season, so his return would restore a key offensive and baserunning element.
  • Since Griffin’s July 5 sagittal-band injury, Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez have combined for a .226 average and a .597 OPS at shortstop, highlighting a clear drop in production.
  • Pittsburgh signed Griffin to a reported franchise-record $140 million extension through 2034, making his health important to both the club’s near-term competitiveness and long-term plans.