Kris Bryant is out of the Chicago Cubs lineup for the second game in a row against the Cleveland Indians after getting hit on the head Sunday in Colorado.
Bryant passed all concussion tests and flew with the team to Cleveland after Sunday’s series-finale against the Rockies. That’s when Bryant was drilled on the head and was taken out of the game in the first inning.
Obviously we all hope this is only precautionary and that Bryant will be back for the start of their seven-game home stand on Thursday. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports the Cubs are taking it day-by-day until Bryant feels ready to go.
Tommy La Stella is starting at third base once again, filling in for Bryant against Cleveland.
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Even without Bryant, the Cubs have scored 19 runs in their last two games. Albert Almora Jr. and Javier Baez have certainly given the offense a boost, hitting at the top of the order.
Plus, Kyle Schwarber continues to smash baseballs in the state of Ohio, so hopefully Bryant’s absence won’t hurt the Cubs too much.
