Bryant (back) said Friday that he's making progress in his recovery, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant resumed swinging a bat recently, but he hasn't yet been cleared to take live batting practice. The 30-year-old has also been playing catch and running the bases recently but remains without a clear timetable to return to game action. Bryant quickly aggravated his back injury after returning to game action in late May, so the Rockies will likely exercise caution during his current recovery process.

Rockies manager Bud Black said Saturday that Bryant (back) has yet to resume swinging a bat, but the 30-year-old has been cleared to play catch and take part in baserunning, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colorado is unlikely to provide a timeline for Bryant's return to the lineup until he's able to go through full batting practice, so fantasy managers likely shouldn't bank on him coming off the 10-day injured list at any point this week. Bryant has been on the shelf since May 25 with a lower-back strain, the second time in less than a month that the back issue forced him to the IL.

Bryant (back) resumed playing light catch Thursday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant has been sidelined since Monday due to a lower back strain, and he was placed on the injured list retroactive to May 23. Thursday's throwing session marked the first activity he's done since landing on the injured list, but he'll have several other activities he'll need to do prior to rejoining the major-league club. Bryant is on the IL for the second time in under a month due to lingering back issues, so the Rockies will likely exercise caution prior to activating their left fielder.

The Rockies placed Bryant on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a lower-back strain.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction is retroactive to Monday, so Bryant will be eligible to come off the IL as soon as June 2. The 30-year-old is being shut down for the second time in less than a month on account of back problems, as he appeared in just three games following his reinstatement last week before heading back to the IL. Yonathan Daza is expected to be the primary beneficiary of regular playing time in the outfield while Bryant is on the shelf.

Bryant (back) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Sam Hilliard will draw a start in left field while Bryant is on the bench for the second game in a row due to back discomfort. The 30-year-old was scheduled to be re-evaluated Tuesday, but the Rockies haven't yet provided an update on the extent of Bryant's injury. Regardless, the fact that Bryant is experiencing back issues just a few days after returning from a stay on the 10-day injured list that was caused by back stiffness isn't a welcome sign.

Bryant was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates due to back soreness, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Bryant was removed from Monday's lineup less than an hour before the start of the game, he'll be available off the bench if needed and should be considered day-to-day for now, though it's still a bit concerning since he just returned from an IL stint with a back issue. Sam Hilliard will draw the start in left field and bat eighth.

Bryant went 1-for-4 in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant played for the first time in nearly a month after recovering from a back injury. He hit third and manned left field, which has been his typical role this season. Bryant sat for the second game of the doubleheader and could get some extra days of rest to manage his workload in the short term. Overall, Bryant is hitting .279/.333/.344 across 69 plate appearances on the campaign.

Bryant will sit for the second part of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant went 1-for-4 in the Rockies' 5-1 loss in the first game of the day. Given that it's his first day back with the team after missing nearly a month due to a back injury, it's no surprise that he won't be asked to play 18 innings in one day. Sam Hilliard will start in left field.

Bryant (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant was expected to return from the injured list Friday before the series opener against the Mets was postponed, but he'll be activated prior to Saturday's twin bill. The 30-year-old hit .281 with four doubles, 11 runs and four RBI over 15 games to begin the season but missed nearly a month due to his back injury. However, Bryant will start in left field and bat third during Saturday's matinee, and he'll serve as the Rockies' primary left fielder now that he's healthy.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.