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Pirates Put Konnor Griffin on 10-Day IL, Activate Ryan O’Hearn

The club says the move is a short rest for a right flexor tendon strain and returns a veteran bat to cover the middle of the lineup.

May 29, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates Konnor Griffin (bottom) steals second base as Minnesota Twins shortstop Tristan Gray (4) drops the throw during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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May 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Ryan O’Hearn takes ground balls before the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Pirates announced Sunday that rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was placed on the 10-day injured list for a right flexor/elbow tendon strain and will be re-evaluated as he recovers.
  • Team officials said Griffin has progressed in recent checks, was able to throw in a medical exam and showed no UCL damage, so the club expects the stint to be short and has a target earliest activation of June 11.
  • Griffin enters the IL after an active hitting streak and a .270/.327/.429 line this season, and the organization emphasized a conservative approach to protect his long-term health and development after signing a long-term extension.
  • First baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn was reinstated from the 10-day IL and placed into the lineup as the designated hitter to provide an immediate middle-of-the-order offensive boost.
  • The club also moved right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski to the restricted list and recalled Cam Sanders from Triple-A, moves the Pirates say maintain roster flexibility while Griffin recovers and the team remains competitive.