Will Rockies’ Kris Bryant ever play in MLB again?

The Colorado Rockies face mounting uncertainty surrounding Kris Bryant and his long-term future in MLB. The organization placed Bryant on the Rockies’ 60-day injured list because of chronic lumbar degenerative disc disease, intensifying questions about whether he will return to the field.

Bryant, 34, has appeared in just 11 games since April 2025. The ongoing injury issue has limited him to just 48 total games over the past two seasons. He has acknowledged dealing with daily pain and has not resumed baseball activities during spring training.

The Rockies signed Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million contract prior to the 2022 season, envisioning him as the future franchise cornerstone. Instead, recurring physical setbacks have derailed those expectations. Now, lumbar degenerative disc disease sits at the center of conversations about his career trajectory.

The Foul Territory TV Network broadened the discussion on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, sharing comments from The Injury Territory’s Will Carroll about Bryant’s back condition and the potential long-term implications.

“Kris Bryant’s back injury could mean we never see him play again, says Will Carroll of @InjuryTerritory.”