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Pirates Put Rookie Konnor Griffin on 10-Day IL With Right Forearm Strain

Team officials say the 20-year-old is progressing, prioritizing his long-term health over short-term lineup continuity.

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 placed Griffin on the 10-day injured list for a right forearm/flexor strain, a move the club announced on May 31 and described as likely to be short because he already threw and is progressing.
  • General manager Ben Cherington said the team has been cautious, using Griffin as the designated hitter while limiting throws before deciding an IL stint was the prudent next step.
  • To fill roster spots the club reinstated veteran Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day IL and put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list after he was not ready to pitch.
  • Right-hander Cam Sanders was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace Mlodzinski on the active roster and O'Hearn returned immediately to the lineup as the designated hitter.
  • Griffin is a 20-year-old rookie who signed a nine-year, $140 million extension in April and has hit about .270/.327/.402 with four homers and 14 steals in 51 games, so the team says protecting his arm now is meant to preserve his development and availability later this season.