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Pirates put Mlodzinski on the restricted list, saying he wasn't ready to pitch Sunday. Griffin to IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list and infielder Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain

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Star rookie Griffin (forearm strain) to IL, but Bucs think he'll be back soon PITTSBURGH -- Dealing with a low-grade flexor muscle strain in his right forearm, Pirates rookie sensation Konnor Griffin was placed on the...

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What happened to Konnor Griffin? Why Pirates star rookie is landing on injured list | Sporting News This is a tough blow for the Pirates.

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Lands on injured list The Pirates placed Griffin on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a flexor strain in his right forearm, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly how long the 20-year-old has been dealing with the injury, but GM Ben Cherington indicated it's expected to be a "short-term stay" on the IL. Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

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Jake Mangum homers and drives in 2 runs as Pirates hold off Twins 10-9

Jake Mangum finished with three hits, including his first home run of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Minnesota Twins 10-9

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Swipes two bags in win Griffin went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Friday's 6-5 win over the Twins.

Impact The 20-year-old rookie is up to 14 steals in 15 attempts through his first 50 big-league games. Griffin is more than holding his own at the plate as well, and through 24 contests in May he's slashing .301/.359/.452 with nine extra-base hits including two homers, nine RBI and 19 runs.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift the Pirates past the Twins, 6-5

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning — after Oneil Cruz hit a mammoth shot early — to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Tw...

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Griffin back in lineup as DH, while dealing with minor forearm strain PITTSBURGH -- Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has a low-grade flexor muscle strain in his right forearm, which was diagnosed after he under...

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Pirates Injury Update: Konnor Griffin status, Ryan O'Hearn timeline, Nick Gonzales The Pittsburgh Pirates received a largely positive injury update on Friday, though rookie sensation Konnor Griffin will remain limited for t...

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Serving as DH vs. Minnesota Griffin (forearm) is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth against the Twins on Friday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact Per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Griffin has not been cleared to throw due to a right forearm flexor strain but has been given the green light to hit. Marcell Ozuna will see a dip in playing time while Griffin gets rep at DH, and Jared Triolo will see more starts at shortstop as well.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to hit, not throw Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told reporters Friday that Griffin is dealing with a muscle strain in his right forearm but has been cleared to serve as the...

Impact Griffin's forearm injury led to his absence from Thursday's lineup against the Cubs. The good news is that the injury isn't severe enough for the 20-year-old shortstop to go on the injured list, but he has not been cleared to throw and will be restricted to hitting duties. As a result, Jared Triolo should see more time at shortstop, and Marcell Ozuna could see less playing time if the Pirates opt to use Griffin as the DH.

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Konnor Griffin injury confirms Pirates fans' worst fears after weird lineup delay Pittsburgh Pirates fans spent Thursday afternoon wondering why it was taking so long for the team to announce the lineup for that night's se...

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Griffin (forearm soreness) held out of Thursday's lineup PITTSBURGH -- Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin won’t start in Thursday’s series finale against the Cubs at PNC Park due to right forearm sor...

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Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin not in starting lineup vs. Cubs due to right forearm soreness

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was not in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs because of right forearm soreness

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Pirates' Konnor Griffin Dealing With Minor Injury PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is dealing with a minor injury as the team approaches June. According to a team so...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Managing forearm issue Griffin is dealing with soreness in his right forearm, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact Griffin won't be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, but he will be available off the bench, so it doesn't seem like his forearm issue is anything serious. Jared Triolo will pick up a start at shortstop while Griffin sits.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pops fourth homer Griffin went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Griffin took Jameson Taillon yard to the opposite field in the fourth inning for his fourth homer of the season. It was also his first home run since May 10, a span of 13 starts. Griffin still hit .275 in that span, racking up 13 runs scored and three stolen bases.

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Cubs snap 10-game losing streak as Ian Happ has 3-run homer, 5 RBIs in 10-4 win over Pirates

Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking three-run home run and drove in five runs on Wednesday night while playing in his hometown as the Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 1...

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Konnor Griffin's leadoff debut proves Pirates have a dangerous new problem The Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup suddenly looks a lot less rigid, and that might be one of the biggest early wins of Don Kelly’s tenure. Konno...

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Esmerlyn Valdez's homer caps five-run first, Pirates send skidding Cubs to 10th straight loss 12-1

Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run home run to cap a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the skidding Cubs 12-1 to extend Chicago’s losing streak to 10 games

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Pirates Give Konnor Griffin Another Career First PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin has served as an crucial part of the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup this season and he has his biggest chance yet to...

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Griffin becomes Pirates' youngest leadoff hitter since 1952 PITTSBURGH -- Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin will lead off for the first time in his Major League career Tuesday night as the Pirates take...

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Konnor Griffin makes fun Pirates' history not seen in 74 years | Sporting News This is some fun history to Konnor Griffin to make for the Pirates.

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Batting leadoff versus lefty Griffin will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The right-handed-hitting Griffin has hit second a few times versus lefties, but this will be his first-ever start in the leadoff spot. Griffin enters play Tuesday in a mini slump, having picked up only one hit across his last four contests.

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Pirates' Konnor Griffin is trending up with an MLB award in sight | Sporting News Konnor Griffin appears to be getting comfortable in the big leagues.

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