is headed for an ablation procedure on his lower back tomorrow, Rockies manager Bud Black tells reporters (including ). The skipper called it a minimally invasive procedure and expre sed optimism that Bryant could resume baseball activities within a few days. Its neverthele s the latest frustration as Bryant tries to manage his persistent back pain. He has been out since April 14 with what the team called lumbar degenerative disc disease. Its the ninth injured list placement of the former MVPs three-plus seasons in Colorado. Six of them have been R.a. Dickey Jersey related to his back and/or side. Bryant also battled left foot i sues early in his Rox tenure and fractured a finger in 2023. Bryant owns a .244/.324/.370 slash line over 170 games in a Colorado uniform. The Rockies used him exclusively at designated hitter early this season to reduce his workload. He hit .154 with two extra-base hits (both doubles) in 11 games. This is the fourth season of his seven-year, $182MM free agent deal. Bryant unsurprisingly made clear that hes not thinking about retirement. Black provided a few other injury updates this evening (via ). Infielders and are ramping up baseball activities, while starter has pushed his long to s regimen to 90 feet. Its most relevant regarding Gomber, who has been out all season with shoulder inflammation. He opened the season on a rehab a signment but suffered a setback that nece sitated a move to the 60-day IL last month. Gomber received a platelet-rich plasma injection and is back throwing, though hes still a ways off another rehab stint. Bobby Cox Jersey