The Tennessee Smokies might really have something in this Kris Bryant kid.
Down on a minor league rehab assignment, Bryant showed that his power is still there with this shot to left:
Welcome back Kris Bryant. 3-for-4, 3 RBI and this home run. #Cubs pic.twitter.com/UV4mFCmyYD
— Wayne Cavadi (@UofDWayne) July 10, 2018
HOME RUN!!! Kris Bryant (shoulder) puts @smokiesbaseball up 6-0 in the 7th inning with a 2-run shot.
He blasted 22 HRs for the Smokies in 68 games back in 2014.@Cubs pic.twitter.com/MxR6idVxsI— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) July 10, 2018
I love how you can tell how much the crowd is loving seeing Bryant, and getting to see him do that. Good for them.
Hopefully Bryant comes out of this one feeling sharp and strong in the shoulder, and, if so, he could be called up very soon. Really doubt he’s trade bait at this point.
In all seriousness, it sounds like the current plan is for at least one more game in Tennessee:
#Cubs Bryant expected to play Tuesday at @smokiesbaseball as well. Since he hit HR tonight, must be feeling pretty good
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 10, 2018
The Cubs play in San Francisco tonight, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and then have an off-day on Thursday.