Kris Bryant Faces Ongoing Back Issues in Lost 2026 Season

Kris Bryant's tenure with the Colorado Rockies has been derailed by lumbar degenerative disk disease, causing him to miss the entire 2026 season. After playing just 11 games in 2025 and 170 games total over four years for -1.6 rWAR, Bryant's chronic back pain leaves his playing future uncertain. With two years and $54 million remaining on his seven-year, $182 million contract, the Rockies face major financial decisions regarding the former MVP's future.