Denver: Chris Bryant returned to the Colorado Rockies lineup on Monday after missing more than a month due to lower back strain.
The Rockies activated the star outfielder from the 10-day injury list and replaced him to bat and play left in the first three games of the three-match home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bryant has not played since May 22, when he went to the IL for the second time this season. He was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque for rehabilitation work and doubled in Friday’s game with isotopes.
Rockies manager Bud Black said, “What we were all expecting was that he would physically reach a place where he is confident and very comfortable.” “We got there with a lot of hard work, along with our training staff and our strong men.”
Colorado signed Bryant to a seven-year, $ 182 million contract in the spring that helped fill the void left by Trevor Story’s signing with Boston through a vacant agency.
Bryant hit safely in his first 11 games with the Rockies and then slipped before being placed in the 10-day IL on April 25th. He returned on May 21, but only played two games and returned to the injured list.
Bryant is hitting .270 with four doubles, four RBIs and a home run.
To make room for Bryant in the active roster, Colorado selected right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner for Triple-A. The Rockies also activated a reliever tie blow from the 15-day IL and placed infielder / outfielder Sean Bouchard with slanted tension on the 10-day IL.