Konnor Griffin Sidelined 8-10 Weeks with Torn Finger Tendon

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, due to a sagittal band injury and torn tendon in his left ring finger. The 20-year-old phenom will wear a splint for six weeks before resuming baseball activities, with a projected 8-to-10 week recovery timeline. This injury is a significant blow to the Pirates' wild-card push and impacts the National League Rookie of the Year race.