Rockies manager doesn't expect Kris Bryant to be out long after sidelined with back injury – Winnipeg Free Press

TORONTO (AP) — Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said he doesn't expect outfielder Kris Bryant to miss significant time after the former NL MVP left Saturday's game in Toronto with a sore right rib and back.

“Don't think it's bad, but we'll see how it goes tonight,” Black said. “He'll be back there tomorrow and hopefully it'll sort itself out.”

A four-time All-Star and 2016 NL MVP, Bryant was hurt in the first after catching a deep drive from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after turning and hitting the outfield wall.

“That ball was hit hard,” Black said. “It wasn't like a fly ball, it was more of a line drive. It came out quickly so Chris had to answer. He knew the wall was there and there was going to be contact, he grabbed it and he hung it, so it was a good play.”

Bryant got loose at the plate and doubled in the second, but tightened up before striking out in the fourth.

Michael Toglia took over on defense in the bottom half.