MINNEAPOLIS — The Kris Bryant watch continues.
The Rockies had hoped that the left-fielder would be ready to join the team for its weekend series here against the Twins, but Bryant’s return has been delayed. Manager Bud Black said Bryant “is close” but not quite ready to rejoin the big-league team.
Bryant is still trying to get back into playing shape after being on the injured list with a sore lower back beginning April 26. He attempted to come back but played in just two games before going back on the IL on May 23.
“No setback at all,” manager Bud Black said prior to Friday night’s game at Target Field.