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The latest ZiPS update projects a volatile 2027 season where a handful of pitchers climb sharply while a larger group slides, reshaping arbitration and trade outlooks.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been on the 10‑day injured list since May 31 after a low‑grade forearm strain, but the team’s medical staff says the setback is far from career‑threatening. Griffin has begun a light throwing regimen, incorporating plyometric drills and ground‑ball work, while the team has already cleared him to swing a bat. He now waits for final medical clearance to progress to a structured throwing program.
Braxton Ashcraft has quickly become one of the league’s most intriguing pitchers, blending a high‑velocity fastball with a sharp slider and a crossfire delivery that has left hitters like Ozzie Albies guessing.