Kris Bryant

Kris Bryant went 0-for-2 with two walks Friday versus the Diamondbacks. He would come around to score a run in his return after missing a few games with hamstring tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Bryant has cooled off after a hot early part of the season but is still a very good player. Trade rumors continue to swirl so even AL-only formats should pay attention.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) is batting second and starting in left field for Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Bryant missed the last two games after exiting Tuesday’s win over the Cardinals with right hamstring fatigue. Fantasy managers can safely insert Bryant into their starting lineups. The 29-year-old is slashing .264/.348/.489 with a .836 OPS across 348 plate appearances in 2021.

Kris Bryant (hamstring) is once again absent from the Cubs' lineup on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The Cubs are playing it very safe with their big trade chip. Patrick Wisdom is filling in at third base and hitting third against the Cardinals.

Kris Bryant (hamstring) is absent from Wednesday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

As expected. Bryant is a major trade chip for the Cubs right now, so they're certainly going to play it safe with him. Patrick Wisdom is hitting sixth and playing third base tonight.

Cubs 3B/OF Kris Bryant (hamstring) is unlikely to play on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Bryant was removed from Tuesday's game due to hamstring fatigue. Manager David Ross notes that it has been a "cumulative" issue, so they don't want to take any risks. The former MVP remains a strong candidate to be dealt at this year's trade deadline.