Kris Bryant Out For Second Straight Game

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Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a last-minute scratch in Saturday night’s game against the Pirates, sitting out because of a stomach issue. With a couple COVID-19 outbreaks happening across the league teams are going to be even more precautious to avoid more spread of the virus. So far the Cubs are the only team in MLB to not have a player test positive for the coronavirus.

Bryant has had two negative tests, but in following league protocols he’ll miss his second straight game on Sunday.

Bryant had two negative tests, but is still following protocols. Ross said Bryant should be commended for self reporting symptoms and getting checked out. Feeling better today after bad stomach issues.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) August 2, 2020

Ross: Bryant not available tonight.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) August 2, 2020

If the 2020 MLB season is actually going to be completed, we need players to be just like Kris Bryant.

Bryant self reported symptoms and due to protocols he won't be avail for next day or so. (Ross wasn't sure)
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) August 2, 2020

During Cincy series, Bryant thanked Moustakas for being honest about feeling sick.

KB: "That's how we're going to finish the season. If you wake up and you don't feel great … you have to check that box of the survey that we fill out every morning, and you go from there."
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) August 2, 2020

David Bote gets his second straight start at third base filling in for Bryant and he’ll hit leadoff. Josh Phegley gets a start as the DH, while Albert Almora Jr. and Steven Souza Jr. start in the outfield.

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