Kris Bryant has been put on the injured list by the Rockies for the third time this year.

The Rockies' investment in Kris Bryant seems to be diminishing with each passing day. For the third time this season, Colorado has placed the oft-injured outfielder/first baseman on the 10-day injured list, this time due to a back strain. It's becoming clear that Bryant's arthritic back is a persistent issue that is hindering his performance on the field.

This season has been a tough one for Bryant, who missed 31 games in April and May due to a back strain, and then another 43 games in June and July with a rib/oblique issue. So far, he's batting just .218 with two home runs and a .301 slugging percentage, resulting in a -0.7 WAR. These numbers are far from what the Rockies were hoping for when they signed him to a seven-year, $182 million deal through 2028. As Colorado's highest-paid player with a $28 million salary this year, Bryant's lackluster performance is becoming a cause for concern.

This is not the first time injuries have plagued Bryant's time with the Rockies. In his first two seasons with the team, he also struggled with injuries, appearing in just 36% of the team's games and hitting only 17 home runs. This has made his presence on the roster a potential problem, especially as the Rockies are in the midst of a rebuild and looking to develop younger players in the corner outfield and first base positions.

To fill Bryant's spot on the roster, the Rockies have called up outfielder Beck from Triple-A Albuquerque, as well as right-hander Bradley Blalock from Double-A Hartford. Beck has been out of action since May due to a hand injury, but has been performing well with the Isotopes since his return. Blalock has also had a brief stint in the majors earlier this season with the Brewers and will be making his first start for the Rockies on Monday against the Diamondbacks.

In other roster moves, the Rockies have also optioned left-hander Josh Rogers to Triple-A. It's clear that the team is trying to find the right mix of players to turn their season around. As a fan, you can stay up-to-date on all the latest Rockies news by signing up for the Rockies Insider. Don't miss out on all the analysis and updates on your favorite team.

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