The Cubs announced that Bryant had been removed from the pain lineup on his left wrist and ring finger.
Bryant gave the impression of injuring his wrist while looking to dive into the left frame in Wednesday’s victory over the Cleveland Indians. He remained in the game and hit a house run on his next batting.
Cubs manager David Ross told reporters that Bryant’s absence was due to “great caution” and that it was not considered serious.
Bryant, 28, continued to be a franchise player for the Cubs. He was fine in 2019, achieving Array282 with 31 home races, 77 RBIs, 108 RBIs and an Array903 OPS. He remains one of the most productive third goal players in the game.
But his long career in Chicago is grim. Bryant allegedly lost his opposing service claim to the Cubs the off-season, meaning he will be under the club’s control in the 2021 season. NBC Sports’ David Kaplan reported that Bryant felt the team was cutting him in expansion negotiations, while ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported that the team was marketing it on the advertising market.
However, neither an extension nor an exchange was made. But Bryant may still be on the move in the near future. If you’re on the market, many groups will be interested in the Triple All-Star and the 2016 National League MVP.
Bryant slowly this season, achieving Array196 /.315/.391 with two home races and 4 RBIs in 12 games.
While injured, for Kyle Schwarber to start in the left frame and David Bote keeps things at 3rd base.
St. Louis will resume the season on Saturday with a white Sox double; in doubles next Monday, Wednesday the Cubs