Kris Bryant activated, in Rockies’ lineup vs Dodgers

Kris Bryant is returning to the Colorado Rockies’ lineup on Monday after missing more than a month with a lower back strain.

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The Rockies activated the star outfielder from the 10-day injured list

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Slotted him to bat third and play left field in the first of a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Bryant has not played since May 22, when he went on the IL for the second time this season.

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He was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque for a rehab assignment and doubled in Friday’s game with the Isotopes.

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“The thing we were all hoping for is that he got to a place physically where he’s confident and very comfortable,” Rockies manager Bud Black said.

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“We got to that place with a lot of hard work with our training staff and our strength guys.”

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Bryant hit safely in his first 11 games with the Rockies and then slumped before being placed on the 10-day IL on April 25.

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He returned on May 21 but played in just two games and ended up back on the injured list.

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Bryant is hitting .270 with four doubles, four RBIs and no home runs.

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