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Rockies Plan to Build Their Roster “As If We’re Not Going to Have” Kris Bryant

The mention of John Mallee being pursued by the Mets earlier today had me thinking about his first stint with the Cubs, and the young talent that came up as part of the championship team. That in turn had me…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:29 PM
Rockies Plan to Build Their Roster “As If We’re Not Going to Have” Kris Bryant
Key Things to Know
  • Rockies President Paul DePodesta said the team will build its roster assuming Kris Bryant will not be available.
  • Bryant missed significant time due to a severe degenerative back condition.
  • There are currently no changes or new discussions regarding restructuring or deferring Bryant's contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Colorado Rockies intend to approach their offseason roster construction assuming they will not have Kris Bryant available. Rockies President Paul DePodesta stated that the organization must move forward from a roster-building perspective without counting on the veteran slugger, noting that any potential on-field contribution from him would simply be a great bonus.

Bryant, who is 34 years old and contracted through the 2028 Major League Baseball season, was sidelined by a severe degenerative back condition. He has appeared in just 170 games for Colorado since signing prior to the 2022 campaign.

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