Bryant (back) is expected to return to the Rockies' lineup Friday against the Mets as long as his rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque goes well, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
Bryant will begin a rehab assignment at Albuquerque on Tuesday, and he'll likely appear in several games prior to rejoining the major-league club for the Rockies' weekend series at home against the Mets. The 30-year-old hit .281 with four doubles, 11 runs and four RBI over 15 games prior to his IL stint, which began April 29.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Beginning rehab assignment
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Bryant (back) will report to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday for a rehab assignment and could rejoin the Rockies for Friday's series opener against the Mets, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
The 30-year-old received a cortisone injection last week and resumed taking batting practice Friday, and his ramping up of baseball activities over the past few days has apparently gone well. Bryant landed on the injured list with back stiffness in late April, but he could be back in the lineup for Colorado by the end of the upcoming week.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Takes batting practice
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Bryant (back) took light batting practice Friday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
Bryant received a cortisone shot early this week and was shut down for a few days, but he was able to take swings in the cage Friday. Assuming he feels good after his hitting session, he's expected to ramp up his activity level Saturday and Sunday before being re-evaluated. The 30-year-old will likely be in the mix to begin a rehab assignment sometime next week.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Receiving cortisone shot
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Bryant (back) said Sunday that he'll receive a cortisone shot, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Bryant will be shut down for a few days after receiving his cortisone shot, but he hopes the decision will speed up his recovery process. Once the 30-year-old is healthy, he expects to require a brief rehab assignment to work on his timing.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Progressing in recovery
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Manager Bud Black said Saturday that Bryant (back) is making "steady progress" in his recovery, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
The Rockies revealed Wednesday that Bryant hasn't yet resumed hitting, but he's apparently making progress in other areas as he works to recover from his back injury. The 30-year-old will remain at the team's extended spring training facility in Arizona to continue his recovery once the Rockies travel to San Francisco this week.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Not yet hitting
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Manager Bud Black said Wednesday that Bryant (back) hasn't yet resumed hitting, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
Bryant played catch Sunday, but he hasn't yet been cleared to hit as he continues to deal with his back injury. The 30-year-old is eligible to return from the IL as early as Saturday against the Diamondbacks, but it appears as though he'll require additional time to recover. Bryant previously mentioned the possibility of a rehab assignment, but that will likely be decided once he's able to resume hitting.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Return date unknown
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Bryant (back) played catch Sunday but remains without a timetable to return, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Bryant has yet to swing a bat since hitting the injured list, and Sunday marked his first reported activity of any kind since first being sidelined. While it remains possible that he returns when initially eligible Friday, that doesn't seem overly likely given that Bryant mentioned the possibility of going on a rehab assignment before activation. Sam Hilliard should continue to receive an uptick in playing time in Bryant's absence, though he has played exclusively against right-handed pitchers this season.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Placed on injured list
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Bryant (back) landed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
Bryant hasn't played since being scratched from the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies due to a stiff back. His injured list placement can be backdated by three days, allowing him to return next Friday, though it's not yet clear if he'll be able to do so. Elehuris Montero was recalled to take his place on the roster.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Could require IL stint
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Manager Bud Black said Friday that Bryant (back) could require a trip to the injured list, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Bryant has missed the last three games due to back stiffness, and he's still dealing with the issue ahead of Friday's series opener against Cincinnati. If the 30-year-old ultimately heads to the IL, Connor Joe and Sam Hilliard would likely see most of the playing time in left field in Bryant's absence.
Bryant (back) isn't starting Thursday against the Phillies.
Bryant was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to back stiffness, and he'll remain out of the starting nine for a third consecutive game. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench in Thursday's series finale, but Sam Hilliard will start in left field and bat seventh.
Bryant (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
Bryant will need at least one more day to work through a stiff back, so he'll remain on the bench for the second straight game. Connor Joe will cover left field in Bryant's stead.
The Rockies scratched Bryant from their lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to a stiff back, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Bryant's back acted up after he played all nine innings in left field while going 1-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 8-2 win in the series opener. Sam Hilliard was added to the Colorado outfield as a replacement Tuesday for Bryant, who is considered day-to-day.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Not in Monday's lineup
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Bryant isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies.
Bryant was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to tightness in his quadriceps, but he played through the issue in Sunday's series finale and went 1-for-3 with a double, a run, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout. The Rockies haven't indicated whether Monday's absence is related to his quadriceps issue, but he'll be out of the lineup for the first time this year. Sam Hilliard will draw the start in left field and bat eighth.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Back in action as DH
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Bryant (quadriceps) will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter and will bat second in Sunday's game against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
For just the second time this season, Bryant will start in a non-defensive role after making seven of his previous eight starts as a left fielder. The Rockies' decision to include Bryant in the lineup in any capacity is at least a reassuring sign that the tight quad that resulted in his removal from Saturday's 9-6 win isn't a major concern. Bryant should be ready to reclaim his usual spot in the outfield within the Rockies' next few games.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Lifted from Saturday's game
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Bryant exited Saturday's game against the Cubs due to tightness in his quadriceps, Kyle Newman of The Denver Postreports.
Bryant was pulled in the sixth inning as a precaution with Colorado holding a comfortable 8-1 lead. The issue doesn't sound serious, as manager Bud Black said after the game it's possible Bryant doesn't miss additional time. Even if Bryant is forced to miss Sunday's game, it doesn't sound as if a stint on the injured list will be needed.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Another multi-hit performance
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Bryant went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout in Friday's win over the Cubs.
Bryant has been one of the hottest bats in the National League over the first week-and-a-half of the regular season, and he recorded his fourth multi-hit game over seven contests. He's recorded at least one hit in every game so far. He's yet to go yard in a Rockies uniform, but the star third baseman is hitting .379 with a .889 OPS over his first 32 plate appearances to begin the season.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Racking up hits
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Bryant went 2-for-5 with a run scored Thursday against the Cubs.
Bryant tallied two singles and has already racked up three multi-hit games across six starts. Though he has yet to homer, Bryant has three extra-base hits, five runs scored and two RBI across 28 plate appearances. He has hit both second and third in the order regularly, and he will continue to occupy a key spot in the Colorado lineup.
