Kris Bryant Loses Grievance Against Cubs
5 years agoChicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant lost his grievance against the team in which he sought an extra year of service time, meaning that he won't become a free agent until after the 2021 season, according to sources familiar with the ruling. The ruling was expected, but it makes Bryant a more valuable trade chip before and during the 2020 season. Bryant was arguing that the Cubs deliberately held him in the minors for the first two weeks of the 2015 season in order to gain an extra year of control. The 2016 National League MVP hit .282/.382/.521 with 31 home runs and 77 RBI in 2019 and made the All-Star team for the third time. Even if he's traded, Bryant should remain a high-end fantasy third baseman for the 2020 season.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan