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Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million contract.
Bryant was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the San Francisco Giants in July of last year.
He slashed.265/.353/.481 for the Cubs and.265/.353/.478 for the Indians after the trade. In the Giants' five-game playoff loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, he had eight hits and 25 homers.
Bryant earned his fourth career All-Star selection despite a slump in which he struggled at the plate and with injuries, despite a rough 2020 season in which he struggled at the plate and with injuries.
The Rockies liked what they saw, that Bryant was a middle-of-the-order bat and a fielder who can play third base, first base or the outfield. Bryant is an obvious choice to join Charlie Blackmon as a designated hitter.
The Rockies haven't won a playoff game since 2009, and the right-handed swing of the NL Freshman of the Year will offset the left-handed slant to the outfielders.
The MLB Network reported on Bryant's deal with the Rockies.
Colorado has made a major investment in being competitive in the NL West after its roster upheaval over the past year-plus, including last year's trade of Nolan Arenado and the probable departure of Trevor Story.
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Bryant is an above-average fielder and one of his best attributes is his ability to play all over the diamond. He played in 93 games in the outfield, 55 at third base and a dozen at first base in the year 2021, playing in 55 at third base and a dozen at first base.
Bryant has been limited in his production due to injuries. He can still hit at a high rate when he's healthy. He is one of the tougher outs for the opposition, and he has pitched accordingly because of that.
Bryant is a career.279 hitter with 167 homers and 487 runs scored, but he is about to get a full season of play at hitter-friendly Coors Field, where he has a.263 batting average with two homers and nine runs scored.
The Associated Press and Jesse Rogers contributed to the report.
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