The Rockies’ return on investment on Kris Bryant continues to dwindle.
Colorado placed the often-hurt Bryant on the 10-day injured list on Monday for the third time this season, this time with a back strain as the outfielder/first baseman’s arthritic back continues to be an issue.
Bryant, who missed 31 games in April/May with a back strain and then 43 games in June/July with a rib/oblique issue, is batting .218 with two homers, a .301 slugging and -0.7 WAR in 2024.
The Rockies’ highest-paid player with a $28 million salary this year, Bryant is under contract on a seven-year, $182 million deal through 2028.