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Kris Bryant Undergoes Back Procedure Amid Injury Struggles

5/8/2025

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Kris Bryant is set to undergo a minimally invasive ablation procedure on his lower back, as Rockies manager Bud Black confirmed. Battling ongoing back pain, this marks Bryant's ninth stint on the injured list, with just 11 games played and a .154 batting average this season. Meanwhile, Ezequiel Tovar and Thairo Estrada are back in action.

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Kris Bryant is set to undergo a minimally invasive ablation procedure on his lower back, as Rockies manager Bud Black confirmed. Battling ongoing back pain, this marks Bryant's ninth stint on the injured list, with just 11 games played and a .154 batting average this season. Meanwhile, Ezequiel Tovar and Thairo Estrada are back in action.