Kris Bryant pulled for precautionary foot injury against Braves

By Blair Sheade

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs is greeted by Kris Bryant #17 after scoring against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning on August 20, 2015 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images

At this time of year, the Cubs need everyone to remain healthy as they hunt for a playoff spot and a chance to play in October.

When rookie third baseman Kris Bryant fouled a ball off his foot in the fifth inning for the second consecutive game, manager Joe Maddon pulled him for precautionary reasons. The Cubs were winning 7-0 at the time.

Kris Bryant was removed from tonight's game after fouling a ball off his foot for the 2nd straight night. Cubs say its precautionary, up 7-0
— Andrew Rutberg (@AndrewRutberg) August 21, 2015

#Cubs say Kris Bryant left tonight's game simply because it was 7-0.
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) August 21, 2015

Bryant would've stayed in the game if it was closer. #Cubs
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) August 21, 2015

With 43 games left, the Cubs need Bryant in the lineup in order to catch the St. Louis Cardinals for the division title or maintain their four-game lead in the second wild card spot. There weren’t many reasons for Bryant to stay in a game when the Cubs are winning by seven runs after the sixth.

There’s no indication if Bryant will be in the lineup for game two against the Atlanta Braves on Friday afternoon.

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