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Colorado Rockies fans are growing increasingly frustrated with Kris Bryant's frequent injuries and lack of playing time, as the star player heads back to the injured list. With a hefty contract and minimal on-field contributions, many believe it's time for the team to move on, despite the financial implications.
The Colorado Rockies are placing Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list due to rib soreness, marking his second IL stint of 2024. Bryant has struggled with injuries and performance, hitting .186/.307/.279 this year. Michael Toglia is expected to be recalled to fill in, while Elehuris Montero and Toglia will share first base duties in Bryant's absence.
The Winter Meetings had a slow start with little happening on Monday, likely due to the ongoing decision processes of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Cubs President Jed Hoyer was absent due to a personal matter, but it is unclear what the reason was. The Draft Lottery will take place today, with the Cubs having a small chance of getting the top pick. Kris Bryant will be moving to first base for the Rockies, adding more pressure to his bat. The Astros and Diamondbacks are interested in Tucker Barnhart, which could save the Cubs money if he gets a big league deal. MLB will not change rules for 2024 after the Angels' salary dump last year.
The Colorado Rockies have placed Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured left index finger. This adds to Bryant's frustrating season, which has already been marred by injuries. Meanwhile, first baseman C.J. Cron, who has been performing well since returning from an injury, is dealing with lower back stiffness but hopes to avoid the injured list.
The Miami Marlins, riding a five-game win streak, face off against the Atlanta Braves in a crucial NL East showdown. D-Backs outfielder Corbin Carroll left a game due to shoulder soreness but tests revealed no structural issues, and he is listed as day-to-day. Kris Bryant is expected to return to the Rockies' lineup after being sidelined with a left heel contusion, having completed a successful rehab outing in Triple-A.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left heel bruise. Bryant, who is in the second year of his seven-year, $182 million deal with the Rockies, has been struggling with his batting this season, hitting only five home runs in 50 games while slugging an abysmal .374. His OPS+ is 87 and his WAR is negative-0.5. There are concerns about his ability to be a difference-maker in the lineup, and it's unclear if his struggles are due to injuries or a mental block.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a bruised left heel. This is the first IL stint of the season for Bryant, who has missed time in the past due to plantar fasciitis and back troubles. With Bryant out, the Rockies will likely go with an outfield alignment of Jurickson Profar, Brenton Doyle, and Randal Grichuk from left to right.
Seiya Suzuki, the Japanese-born player for the Cubs, hit three consecutive home runs in the majors, becoming the first Japanese-born player to do so. Suzuki's season slash line is up to .286/.372/.491/134 wRC+ over 129 plate appearances, with his walk rate up, strikeout rate down, power up, and hard contact up. Despite criticism of his situational hitting, Suzuki is now at .324/.415/.559/158 wRC+ with runners in scoring position.
Kris Bryant left the game due to an injury to his sacroiliac joint and glute on the left side of his body. Although the severity of the injury is not yet known, any missed time for Bryant would be a significant blow to the struggling Rockies, who are off to a disappointing start this season. Bryant has struggled with injuries since joining the Rockies on a seven-year, $182MM deal last year, landing on the IL on three separate occasions in 2022 and appearing in just 42 games.
The All-Underrated team for the 2023 fantasy baseball draft includes William Contreras, Ryan Mountcastle, Andrés Giménez, Yoán Moncada, Jeremy Peña, Kris Bryant, Cristian Javier, and Pete Fairbanks. These players have high potential and could be ranked among the early picks.