Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant is once again dealing with a back injury, knocking the former NL MVP out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cincinnati Reds.
Backup catcher Jacob Stallings will take Bryant's spot at designated hitter, while Elehuris Montero will slot in at first base.on Sunday. Bryant, who is dealing with lower back soreness, is set to consult with doctors and trainers on an official diagnosis and next steps.
While it remains to be seen if Bryant's latest ailment will lead to another stint on the injured list, it certainly wouldn't be out of character for him to miss even more time. Bryant logged just 80 appearances in 2023. Since joining the Rockies, he has appeared in just 38.1% of Colorado's games since he joined the team.
It's been quite the fall from grace for Bryant, who was once one of baseball's brightest young stars with the. The third baseman made four All-Star teams between 2015 and 2021, winning NL Rookie of the Year in 2015, NL MVP in 2016 and the World Series in 2016.
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