Pirates Place Konnor Griffin on Injured List, Activate Ryan O’Hearn

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list due to a right elbow strain. This decision comes as the team looks to manage Griffin’s health while he has been a notable presence in the lineup.

In a corresponding move, the Pirates activated Ryan O’Hearn, who is set to make an immediate impact as he enters the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins, batting fourth as the designated hitter.

Griffin, who made headlines early in the season after a brief five-game stint at Triple-A, debuted on April 3 against the Baltimore Orioles, impressively finishing with an RBI double in his first game. Currently, he boasts a .270 batting average with a .729 OPS, though his performance has been marked by streakiness. Notably, he heads to the injured list riding a four-game hitting streak.

General Manager Ben Cherington mentioned that Griffin has been playing through the strain, but the focus now shifts to ensuring he heals completely. Cherington noted that Griffin is already making progress, having thrown on Sunday, and is expected to be sidelined for a short duration.

As of Sunday morning, the Pirates hold a record of 31-28, placing them fourth in the NL Central. If Griffin misses the minimum of 10 days, he could be eligible for activation on Thursday, June 11, when the Pirates return home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.