Rockies' Kris Bryant placed on 60-day IL; team reportedly moving on

Colorado Rockies infielder Kris Bryant has been placed on the 60-day injured list as spring training begins, due to persistent back issues that have limited him to just 48 games over the past two seasons. This move will sideline him for at least the first two months of the 2026 season. Reports from Troy Renck indicate that while Bryant is "officially not gone," the Rockies are "finally, mercifully moving on" from the veteran, suggesting the team is looking to rebuild and apply new principles for player development and versatility.