According to Alex Stumpf, the Pirates are activating Konnor Griffin from the injured list and designating a veteran catcher they traded with the New York Yankees to acquire, Christian Bethancourt.

Konnor Griffin watched from afar as Oneil Cruz returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing two months with a left hand injury and picked up where he left off. Cruz was on pace to hit more than 30

Konnor Griffin swiped his left hand across home plate, then pumped his right twice while screaming with excitement.