Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been dealing with a forearm issue that has kept him from playing the field. Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has had a very successful rookie season so far, but he has now faced a setback.

Konnor Griffin is dealing with right forearm soreness, and while the Pirates consider him day-to-day, fans are still concerned.

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled Tyler Callihan.

Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin didn’t start in Thursday’s 7-2 loss to the Cubs at PNC Park due to right forearm soreness. Griffin was available off the bench in the finale as a pinch-runner but did not enter the game.

The Pittsburgh Pirates got some good news for Sunday's matchup with Ryan O'Hearn returning from the injured list. But they also got some bad news. Konnor Griffin replaced O'Hearn on the IL, which is a brutal blow,