Griffin returns with a bang
Jun 27 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh Pirates
NEWS: Activated SS Konnor Griffin from the 10-day IL and optioned SS Jack Brannigan to Double-A Altoona.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Griffin completes his recovery from a flexor strain, and we have restored him to 95% of the playing time at SS. Accompanying reductions go to Jared Triolo and Nick Gonzales. Notably, Griffin batted leadoff in his return on Friday night, which he had only done once pre-injury, and cracked a first-inning HR.
–Murphy
Atlanta Braves
NEWS: Atlanta placed Robert Suarez (right forearm strain) on the 15-day IL and added Hurston Waldrep (elbow) to the active roster.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Suarez has been a key member of the Braves’ late inning cadre, compiling an 0.56 ERA (3.41...
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