Kris Bryant Placed on Injured List with Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Kris Bryant has been placed on the injured list by the Colorado Rockies due to lumbar degenerative disc disease, marking another setback in his injury-riddled tenure with the team. At 33 years old, Bryant's performance has declined significantly, as evidenced by his .154 batting average and lack of home runs through 11 games this season. This injury is particularly concerning given that it is classified as degenerative, which may indicate long-term issues with his back. Since signing a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Rockies, he has struggled to stay healthy, appearing in only 159 games over the last three seasons. Once a star player for the Chicago Cubs, his career has been marred by injuries, leading to speculation about the future of his contract with the Rockies, who may be considering moving on from him. With three years and $81 million remaining on his contract, the Rockies face a challenging decision as they evaluate Bryant's ongoing contributions to the team.