CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 27: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after a home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning of the game at Great American Ball Park on June 27, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
There are a few concerns to address in the Windy City.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant rejected a megadeal worth roughly $200 million some time within the last few months.
Along with the aid of Bryant’s super agent Scott Boras, the pair rejected the offer with the philosophy that Bryant’s salary would receive gradual increases until he is permitted to be a free agent. He’s under the control of the Cubs until 2022, when he will be a 30-year-old free agent.
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Bryant had an injury-riddled, underwhelming season, which saw a decline from his prowess as 2016 MVP. As a second-year arbitration-eligible player, Bryant is due for a raise of $1.55 million in the coming season.
His gamble could cost him if he doesn’t produce, with questions of his health (he had wrist and shoulder injuries) and ability looming over the 26-year-old. “(Bryant) didn’t seem as sharp (when he came back from the disabled list), but he was out of rhythm because of the (shoulder) injury,” said a National League scout. “I know he worked out there before he returned, but you can’t replace game speed.
His injuries manifested into 102 games played in 2018, in which he hit .272 with 13 home runs and 52 RBI.
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