August 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Kris Bryant (23) hits a two-run hit in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies outfielder and first baseman Kris Bryant, who is dealing with a back strain, was placed on the injured list for the third time this season on Monday.
In corresponding moves, the Rockies recalled outfielder Jordan Baker from Triple-A Albuquerque and right-handed pitcher Bradley Blaylock from Double-A Hartford, while optioning left-hander Josh ·Rogers to Triple-A.
Bryant, 32, has played in just 37 games for Colorado this season, missing about five weeks in the spring and more than six weeks in June and July due to workouts at Illinois. He dealt with a lower back strain and rib/oblique issues earlier this season.
Bryant, a four-time All-Star and 2016 National League MVP with the Chicago Cubs, is in the third year of a seven-year, $182 million contract. He has yet to play 162 games, the length of a full season, as his career has been hampered by injuries since he arrived in Denver.
In 159 career games with the Rockies, Bryant batted .250 with 17 home runs and 60 RBIs. This season, he only posted a .218/.323/.301 slash line with 2 home runs and 15 RBIs.
Baker, 23, made his major league debut on April 30 and batted .190 with two home runs and eight RBIs in 23 games in his first major league career.
Blaylock, 23, has already appeared in one major league game, pitching a scoreless, hitless inning in the Brewers’ 7-6 loss to the San Diego Padres on June 20. Brought to the Rockies in a trade that sent right-hander Nick Mears to Milwaukee in late July.
The 30-year-old Rogers has appeared in six games for the Rockies this year, with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 6.55.
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