Bryant added that he’s still experiencing pain and discomfort while running, but continues to express optimism that he’ll get back on the field for the Rockies at some point. The 33-year-old former NL MVP remains without a clear return timetable after being diagnosed earlier this year with lumbar degenerative disease, a condition that he’ll need to manage for the remainder of his playing career.

Bryant, who underwent an ablation procedure to aid healing in his lower back earlier this week, remains without a return timetable. The 33-year-old former NL MVP was diagnosed last month with lumbar degenerative disease and will have to manage the ongoing issue for the remainder of his playing career.

Bryant will travel to Los Angeles on Thursday to have the procedure performed to aid healing in his back. The 33-year-old former NL MVP was diagnosed last month with lumbar degenerative disease and will have to manage the ongoing issue for the remainder of his playing career. There is no timetable for his return at the moment.

Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt told reporters Bryant’s visit with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins will determine the next steps in his rehabilitation process. The 33-year-old was diagnosed earlier this month with lumbar degenerative disease and will have to manage the ongoing issue for the remainder of his playing career. There is no timetable for his return at the moment.