(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Konnor Griffin takes infield practice before making his Major League Baseball debut in the Pirates’ home-opener against the Baltimore Orioles in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin is expected to miss more time than originally anticipated because of a right arm flexor strain. 

Griffin was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 31st prior to the Pirates’ game against the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park. 

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said the organization plans to be “more conservative” with Griffin’s recovery, and a timetable for his return has not been established. 

Before the injury, Griffin was batting .270 with a .327 on-base percentage and a .402 slugging percentage, good for a .729 OPS. In 51 games, he recorded 51 hits, nine doubles, two triples, four home runs and 22 RBIs. 

Griffin also stole 14 bases in 15 attempts. 

The Pirates signed Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract extension on April 8th, the largest contract in franchise history.