Konnor Griffin leading off Saturday vs. Angels

Griffin made an instant impact in his return after missing two months with a finger injury. The 20-year-old rookie sensation supplied Pittsburgh’s lone run of the content when he scored from first on Jake Mangum’s double to right field in the second inning. It took a remarkable all-out effort from Griffin to score on a head-first slide, which is emblematic of his all-out play style that makes him one of the most exciting young players in the game. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats.

No word on where he’ll bat tonight after the long layoff but we’re assuming he’ll be in the lineup from the jump. Griffin hit .306/.359/.417 in 39 plate appearances between forearm and finger injuries with six stolen bases and a homer. He should be activated right away in daily transaction leagues and scooped up in any leagues where he was dropped.

If they didn’t think he was going to play tomorrow, he probably wouldn’t be traveling with the club. We’re expecting Griffin to be starting on Friday, the first day he’s eligible to come off the 60-day injured list.

It’ll take Griffin a couple additional rehab contests to get back up to speed following lengthy layoff recovering from a finger injury. However, he’s trending towards making it back to Pittsburgh’s lineup relatively soon, possibly as early as Friday’s game against the Angels when he’s first eligible to come off the injured list.

Griffin, out with a finger injury, will rejoin the Pirates on Monday before likely playing in a couple of more minor league games. He’s eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Friday.

Griffin is aiming to return for Friday’s series opener against the Angels when he’s first eligible to come off the injured list. The 20-year-old prodigy was hitting .276/.332/.404 with 35 runs scored, five homers, 25 RBI and 20 steals in 247 plate appearances across 59 games before landing on the injured list with a torn sagittal band in his left ring finger since early July. His return would be a massive development for Pittsburgh and he offers enough stolen base upside to be a significant fantasy contributor for the final three-plus weeks of the season.

Pirates manager Don Kelly told reporters it went well when Griffin began swinging a bat for the first time since suffering a torn sagittal band in his left ring finger nearly two months ago. The 20-year-old is expected to ramp up baseball activities over the next few weeks with the aim of returning to Pittsburgh’s lineup at some point in early September. He’s one of, if not the most, impactful stash candidates in the entire fantasy landscape heading into the final five weeks of the season given his tremendous raw talent.

Theres’ optimism Griffin will be ready to return from the injured list in early September, when he’s first eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list. The 20-year-old prodigy seemed to be hitting his stride before suffering a torn sagittal band in his left ring finger that sent him to the injured list back in early July. An early-September return would be in line with the club’s initial 8-10 week return timetable. He’s obviously talented enough that he’ll make a significant fantasy impact down the home stretch as Pittsburgh’s top-of-the-order igniter.

The procedural move opens a spot on Pittsburgh’s roster for shortstop Jacob Gonzalez, who was acquired from the White Sox in a trade on Friday night. Griffin is recovering from a torn sagittal band in his left ring finger that is expected to sideline him until early September. The 20-year-old prodigy is worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues, but he’s unlikely to make a significant impact given how much time he’s set to miss.

Griffin picked up the injury making a diving catch in his previous game. The infielder will be in a splint for six weeks, and then he’ll need another 2-4 weeks before he’s eligible to return. The 20-year-old should be back before the season concludes, but this obviously will limit his fantasy impact substantially. Jared Triolo seems likely to play shortstop with Griffin unavailable.