The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 20-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin has been placed on the injured list due to a flexor strain in his right forearm, missing both the series finale against the Minnesota Twins and the upcoming series with the Houston Astros. Despite a rocky start to the season, Griffin improved in May, hitting .306 with two home runs and nine RBIs. Meanwhile, Ryan O’Hearn has returned from the injured list and will take over as designated hitter, having been one of the team’s top hitters prior to his injury. Griffin’s injury raises concerns, as flexor strains in pitchers can often lead to Tommy John surgery.
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Pirates’ shortstop Konnor Griffin suffers potential serious injury
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