The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently taking on the Minnesota Twins in a three-game weekend series. After a 10-9 win over the Twins on Saturday, the Pirates are going for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Before the series finale against the Twins, the Pirates announced a pair of roster moves, one of which includes a notable decision on rookie phenom Konnor Griffin.
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Konnor Griffin Heads to IL, Ryan O’Hearn Activated
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 07: Konnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts during the MLB game at Chase Field on May 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Pirates defeated the Diamondbacks 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Per Pirates reporter Colin Beazley:
“Konnor Griffin has been dealing with a flexor strain in his right forearm. On his radio show, Pirates GM Ben Cherington said that he’s progressing well from the strain and threw today, but wasn’t going to play SS in Houston. Pirates expect it to be a short-term stay.”
Ryan O’Hearn is being activated, which is at least an offensive boost while Griffin is down.
The good news for the Pirates and Konnor Griffin is that the injury isn’t too serious, and he’s not expected to stay on the IL for longer than the 10-day stint.
Konnor Griffin’s Rookie Season
GettyST LOUIS, MISSOURI – MAY 19: Konnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on May 19, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)
As noted, Konnor Griffin has only played a handful of MLB games in his rookie season, but he already looks like the real deal, and the Pirates already have a budding star in their organization.
Pittsburgh inked Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract extension this season for him to stay with the Pirates for the foreseeable future.
In 51 games this season, Griffin is hitting .270 with four home runs, two triples, nine doubles, an OPS of .729, 30 runs scored, and 51 hits. He’s already had a few signature moments that have led to the Pirates picking up wins.
The Pirates have played well this season with a 31-28 record. They are five games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central, and are still in the thick of things in the NL Wild Card race.
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