Kris Bryant Placed on Injured List Again

The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list due to a back strain, marking his third IL stint this season, with two of those related to back injuries. Bryant, who is in the third year of a seven-year, $182 million contract, has struggled with injuries throughout his tenure, playing only 159 games since signing. In 2024, he has a batting average of .218 with just two home runs and 15 RBIs across 37 games. The Rockies made corresponding roster moves, recalling outfielder Jordan Beck from Triple-A Albuquerque and optioning left-hander Josh Rogers to Triple-A. Despite a brief uptick in performance following a previous injury, Bryant's overall statistics have raised concerns about the value of his contract. His ongoing injury issues have contributed to perceptions of the deal as one of the worst in baseball history.