Overview
- Griffin, 20, started a rehab stint with Double‑A Altoona after being placed on the 10‑day injured list for a right forearm strain at the end of May.
- Team and outside specialists found no UCL damage and recommended a brief break from throwing followed by a phased progression that reached controlled throws of about 150 feet.
- The Pirates have not set a firm activation date and will use Altoona games to evaluate his shortstop throws, defensive reads and plate timing before deciding when to bring him back.
- Right‑hander Jared Jones was diagnosed with an elbow contusion after being hit by a line drive, had negative follow‑up imaging, and could make his next scheduled start if he completes a clean bullpen session.
- Pittsburgh is managing multiple cautious recoveries across the roster, and Griffin’s timely return could reshape the lineup and short‑term roster moves while staff monitor day‑to‑day progress.