Konnor Griffin started at shortstop and was the second batter in the National League’s lineup in Saturday's MLB All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Pirates' No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, grounded out to third base in his first at-bat and reached on an infield single during his second. His third trip to the plate, however, sent Pirates fans everywhere into a widespread panic.
With a 1-1 count in the bottom of the fourth inning, Houston Astros pitching prospect Alimber Santa threw a 97.4 mph sinker high and inside that nailed Griffin's right wrist.