Pirates' Konnor Griffin Suffers New Injury

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin has just come back from a long time out with injury, but it looks like the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop will miss even more time.

Griffin suffered a torn tendon in his left ring finger, per Jeff Passan of ESPN, which could keep Griffin out for a month, especially if the Pirates have Griffin rehab the injury.

Passan did say that Griffin could play through it, but that it's more likely the Pirates shut him down and get his hand fully healthy before making a return.

Griffin suffered the injury after making an incredible diving catch in the outfield in the 11-5 win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 5. He ran into the outfield, fought off the sun and made the grab, but also landed on his left hand.

A Pirates trainer looked over Griffin in the top of the fifth inning, but the Pirates shortstop stayed on for the rest of the game.