The Colorado Rockies have placed Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list due to lumbar degenerative disk disease, marking his ninth stint on the IL since 2022. Manager Bud Black noted that the team is taking precautionary measures, hoping to have Bryant back in ten days. The 33-year-old has struggled this season, posting a .154 batting average in 11 games. Bryant's ongoing back issues stem from a degenerative condition affecting spinal disks, compounded by previous injuries throughout his tenure with the Rockies.

Since signing a seven-year, $182 million contract, Bryant has missed significant playing time, managing only 170 games due to various injuries. His performance has declined sharply compared to his prime with the Chicago Cubs, where he was a four-time All-Star and the 2016 NL MVP. The Rockies, currently holding the worst record in the league, are feeling the impact of Bryant's absence as they try to turn their season around.