60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Wed 4/17/24 2:13 PM

The Rockies placed Bryant on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a low back strain.
EDGE Analysis
The Rockies gave Bryant a few days to recover from the back issue with the hope that he could avoid the IL, but the organization ultimately decided that he required some more down time. Because the IL move is retroactive to Sunday, Bryant will be eligible for activation on April 24. However, there's no word yet as to whether he'll have a chance to be ready at that time. Sean Bouchard was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Bryant's spot on the 26-man active roster.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Wed 4/17/24 1:56 PM

Bryant (back/ribs) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant has now missed four straight starts as he deals with soreness in his right ribcage and back. Elehuris Montero is at first base, Michael Toglia is in right field and Elias Diaz will be the designated hitter Wednesday.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Tue 4/16/24 1:40 PM

Bryant (back/ribs) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
It's the third straight start Bryant has missed after he had to be removed from Saturday's game versus the Blue Jays due to soreness in his right ribcage and back. The Rockies will roll with Charlie Blackmon at designated hitter, Elehuris Montero at first base and Michael Toglia in right field.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Mon 4/15/24 1:37 PM

Bryant (back/ribs) remained out of the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant had to be lifted from Saturday's game versus the Blue Jays due to soreness in his right ribcage and back and he's now missed a second straight start. He is considered day-to-day. Elehuris Montero will be at first base, Michael Toglia is in right field and Charlie Blackmon will be at designated hitter.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Sun 4/14/24 10:04 AM

Bryant (back/ribs) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant was removed in the fourth inning of Saturday's 5-3 loss after experiencing soreness in his right ribs and back, but at this stage, Rockies manager Bud Black isn't expecting the 32-year-old to miss much time, according to the Associated Press. The four-time All-Star's injury stems from when he twisted around and crashed into the outfield wall after making a catch on a deep drive off the bat of Vladimir Guerrero in the first inning. Bryant was able to stay in the game initially and doubled in his at-bat in the second inning, but he struck out in his next at-bat in the fourth inning and was pulled in the bottom of the frame when his back stiffened up. Consider Bryant day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Philadelphia.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Sat 4/13/24 5:34 PM

Bryant left Saturday's game against Toronto due to back tightness, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant's back reportedly tightened up on him after he collided with the outfield wall while making a catch in the first inning of Saturday's contest. He played a few more innings afterward but had to come out of the game in the fourth inning. The severity of his back injury remains unknown, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Sat 4/13/24 4:26 PM

Bryant was removed early from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant crashed into the outfield wall while making a catch during the first inning, but he wasn't pulled from the game until the fourth. It's unclear at the moment if his removal had anything to do with his collision, but the Rockies should offer more information in the near future. In the meantime, Michael Toglia will fill in as Colorado's right fielder.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Sat 4/13/24 3:08 AM

Bryant went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Friday against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant managed his second multi-hit performance of the season, with the highlight being a two-run double in the fourth frame. That marked his second extra-base hit across 47 plate appearances to begin the campaign, good for just a .075 ISO.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Sun 4/7/24 11:44 AM

Bryant (back) will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Sunday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant was held out of action for Saturday's 8-6 loss to Tampa Bay while tending to lower-back stiffness, but he feels well enough to return to action for the series finale, albeit in a non-defensive role. Michael Toglia will draw the start at first base Sunday, but expect Bryant to resume playing his normal position within the next few days, assuming the back issue doesn't crop up again.

60DKris Bryant
DH COL
Sat 4/6/24 5:19 PM

Bryant is not in the Rockies' lineup Saturday due to lower-back stiffness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant has a history of back issues in his career, so the Rockies will play it safe and hold him out until his condition improves. Michael Toglia will cover right field while the former MVP sits and could see increased playing time if Bryant's injury ends up costing him multiple games.