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Rockies Place Kris Bryant on 60-Day IL to Start 2026 With Degenerative Back Disease

The chronic back condition has limited the 34-year-old to 170 games since his $182 million deal with Colorado.

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Apr 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant (23) looks on from the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The 60-day designation rules him out for Opening Day, with USA Today reporting he is expected to miss the first 57 games.
  • The Rockies list degenerative lumbar disc disease, a chronic back issue that Bryant has said now affects his everyday life.
  • Since signing in 2022, he has appeared in 170 of 648 games for Colorado, and this is his 10th injured-list stint with the team.
  • He was limited to 11 games in 2025, underwent a back ablation in May, and has not played since.
  • Three seasons remain on his seven-year, $182 million contract, with $78 million still owed, and his Rockies line stands at .244/.324/.370 with negative WAR.