How Long Is Konnor Griffin Out? Ring Finger Injury Updates, Return Timeline for Pirates Shortstop

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Right after Konnor Griffin returned from an injury that kept him out nearly a month, he is right back on the injured list.

Griffin, who rejoined the Pirates' lineup on June 26 after recovering from a right forearm strain, suffered a torn tendon in his left ring finger while making a diving catch against the Nationals on July 5. The Pirates announced that the 20-year-old rookie sensation will not have to undergo surgery, but he will be out for an extended period.

How long will Pittsburgh will have to survive a critical stretch of its postseason push without the star shortstop?

Here are the latest updates on Griffin's injury and his projected return date.

Konnor Griffin injury updates​

On July 7, Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk announced that the Pirates have placed Griffin on the injured list with a left ring finger injury.

Todd Tomczyk says Konnor Griffin will be placed on the IL. pic.twitter.com/a0i8KvabG7

— Aiden Stepansky (@AidenStepansky) July 7, 2026

Though Griffin will not need surgery to recover, he will be in a splint for at least a month-and-a-half. He injured his finger on July 5 against the Nationals.

Here’s the diving catch and Griffin’s reaction after

This sucks. pic.twitter.com/Jb0REOVj72https://t.co/9NgUKWj9Fr

— Platinum Key (@PlatinumKey13) July 7, 2026

Griffin returned on June 26, hitting .306 with one home run, three RBIs and six stolen bases since coming off the injured list.

How long is Konnor Griffin out?​

According to Tomczyk, Griffin is expected to be out eight to 10 weeks.

"We are estimating about six weeks for this to be splinted," Tomczyk said. "At that time, we'll reassess. So, overall, prognosis for return to full function in about eight to 10 weeks."

Full transcript from Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk on Konnor Griffin’s injury. Griffin will miss an estimated 8-10 weeks…

Opening Statement

“We are going to place Konnor Griffin on the IL this afternoon, due to the injury to his left hand. Specifically, this…

— Dan Zangrilli (@DanZangrilli) July 7, 2026

While there was an option for Griffin to play, Tomczyk said that the team "learned more" and noted that the best option was "non-operative care, the six weeks of splint and immobilization to make sure that this can properly heal and that it can return to the high function."

If Griffin is out for this estimated amount of time, he would be set to return in September.

Konnor Griffin stats 2026​

Statistic	Value
Games	59
At-Bats	225
Batting Average	.276
On-Base Percentage	.332
Slugging Percentage	.404
On-Base Plus Slugging	.736
Home Runs	5
Runs Batted In	25
Runs	35
Stolen Bases	20

Pirates upcoming schedule 2026​

Here is Pittsburgh's schedule for the rest of July:

Date	Opponent	Time (ET)
July 7	vs. Braves	6:40 p.m.
July 8	vs. Braves	6:40 p.m.
July 9	vs. Braves	12:35 p.m.
July 10	vs. Brewers	6:40 p.m.
July 11	vs. Brewers	4:05 p.m.
July 12	vs. Brewers	12:15 p.m.
July 17	at Guardians	7:10 p.m.
July 18	at Guardians	4:10 p.m.
July 19	at Guardians	1:40 p.m.
July 20	at Yankees	7:05 p.m.
July 21	at Yankees	7:05 p.m.
July 22	at Yankees	1:35 p.m.
July 24	vs. Cubs	6:40 p.m.
July 25	vs. Cubs	6:40 p.m.
July 26	vs. Cubs	1:35 p.m.
July 27	vs. Diamondbacks	6:40 p.m.
July 28	vs. Diamondbacks	6:40 p.m.
July 29	vs. Diamondbacks	12:35 p.m.
July 30	at Reds	7:10 p.m.
July 31	at Reds	6:10 p.m.

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