Cubs’ Kris Bryant injures ankle during 3rd inning against Brewers

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

9 years ago

Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant watches his grand slam off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Drew Hayes as catcher Devin Mesoraco, left, gets up during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Cincinnati. (John Minchillo/AP)

Chicago Cubs closing pitcher Hector Rodon left, celebrates with Kris Bryant right, after the Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in a baseball game Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Chicago. (Paul Beaty/AP)

CHICAGO — Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs hurt his right ankle while running the bases.

The 2015 NL Rookie of the Year was replaced in left field by Javier Baez to start the fifth inning Thursday against Milwaukee.

Chicago said Bryant rolled his ankle running the bases in the third. He singled and scored from first on Anthony Rizzo’s double.

Bryant was hit by a pitch for a second time an inning later and stranded at second before exiting the game.

Bryant is hitting .289 with four home runs.