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Pirates Rookie Konnor Griffin Starts Rehab at Double-A Altoona After Forearm Strain
- On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona, marking his first game play this month recovering from a right forearm flexor strain.
- The Pirates placed the shortstop on the 10-day injured list on May 31, preventing him from fielding while allowing him to continue playing designated hitter and pinch-running duties before his throwing program began.
- Pirates manager Don Kelly noted Griffin's preparation in Bradenton, Florida strengthened his readiness; before his injury, the rookie hit four home runs, 22 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases in 51 games.
- Griffin will play for Altoona at Peoples Natural Gas Park against Reading through Sunday, with Kelly stating, "We're going to take it day by day" regarding the recovery timeline.
- Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk and Kelly have not provided an official return timeline, planning to evaluate Griffin's adjustment to game action this week to determine when he can return to MLB.
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Pirates rookie Griffin begins rehab assignment today with Altoona - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin will begin a rehab assignment tonight with the Altoona Curve. Game time in Altoona is 6pm tonight when the Curve host the Reading Phils. Griffin has been sidelined with a sore throwing arm. He was batting .270 through the first 51 games of his major league career. Griffin has hit four home runs and 22 RBI’s with 14 stolen bases. The post Pirates rookie Griffin begins rehab assignment today with Altoona app…
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