As part of a rehab assignment for a back issue, Kris Bryant is expected to join the Albuquerque Isotopes and play games Tuesday and Wednesday against the Salt Lake Bees.
in the outfield before taking swings in the cage for the first time since April, the Associated Press reported.
“No problems, so that’s a good sign. He’ll do that again with a little more activity and increase the intensity,” Colorado manager Bud Black told reporters. “Probably increase the number of swings as well. Probably go out and practice some defense as well. Probably do a little bit of that on Sunday morning as well, and then we’ll assess where he is.
“But it’s a good sign he’s back on the field and doing all baseball activities. He’s getting closer.” Bryant signed a seven-year, $172 million free-agent deal with the Rockies in March. The four-time All-Star and 2016 National League MVP with the Chicago Cubs is batting .281 with four RBIs in his first season with Colorado. He has yet to hit a home run this season.“Obviously I wasn’t trying too hard but everything felt good,” he said. “It felt quick, arm feels good.”
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