15 days ago

Kris Bryant’s Rockies Run Sinks Further With 60-Day IL Back Issue

Colorado placed Bryant on the 60-day IL with chronic lower back problems, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, delaying his 2026 debut. The former MVP signed a seven-year, $182 million deal but has played 80 games or fewer every season since 2022, averaging just over 42 games per year. He appeared in only 11 games in 2025.