KRIS BRYANT NEWS

Takes batting practice Bryant (back) will take batting practice on the field Tuesday, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Back troubles have limited the Rockies' new $182 million man to just 17 games so far this season. His latest absence has lasted three weeks, but he's making progress. Given that he's already hit the injured list twice this season, however, expect the Rockies to bring him along slowly.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants and Rockies play to decide series winner

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants beat Rockies in 10 on Blackmon's fielding error

Donovan Walton scored on a fielding error by Charlie Blackmon in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Without clear return timeline 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, Daniel...

Impact 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.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies bring 1-0 series lead over Giants into game 2

The Colorado Rockies bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies enter matchup with the Giants on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies look to stop their four-game skid with a win against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A winning team again: Braves top Rockies 8-7 behind Olson HR

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. had a solo shot among his four hits and the Atlanta Braves moved above

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves score 4 in 11th, top Rockies 6-2, spoil uniform debut

Adam Duvall capped a four-run 11th inning with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves spoiled the debut of Colorado’s new “City Connect” uniforms by beating the Rockies 6-2

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies' Kris Bryant taking careful steps on return from back injury The Rockies have no timetable for Kris Bryant’s return from a back injury that has limited him to 17 games this season.

JUNE 4, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Cards score 4 in 10th to beat Cubs 7-4, split doubleheader

Cardinals rookie Brendan Donovan hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and St. Louis overcame a baserunning mistake to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 and split a doubleheader

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaks

Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Saturday

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt tries to extend 25-game hit streak

Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Saturday

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goldschmidt homers, runs hit streak to 25 as Cards beat Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 14-5

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs call up prospect from Kris Bryant trade The Cubs are planning to promote top pitching prospect Caleb Kilian from Triple-A Iowa and start him during Saturday’s doubleheader against...

JUNE 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

D'Arnaud's grand slam, 6 RBIs power Braves past Rockies 13-6

Travis d’Arnaud homered twice, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-high six runs as the Atlanta Braves pounced on Colorado’s struggling pitching in a 13-6 rout of the Roc...

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daza's 3-run double keys rally, Rockies beat Marlins 7-1

Pinch-hitter Yonathan Daza doubled to drive in three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to help the Colorado Rockies rally past the Miami Marlins 7-1

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back soreness sends Rockies OF Kris Bryant back to IL Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant’s balky back has him on the injured list for the second time this season

MAY 25, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Back soreness sends Rockies OF Kris Bryant back to IL

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant’s balky back has him on the injured list for the second time this season

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lower back trouble forces Bryant back to the bench PITTSBURGH -- Rockies left fielder Kris Bryant was pulled from the lineup on Monday with a recurrence of the lower back issues that cost him...

MAY 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

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

Impact 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.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE