When Kris Bryant signed his blockbuster seven-year, $182 million free-agent contract with the Colorado Rockies ahead of the 2022 season, the deal guaranteed him an average annual salary of $26 million running through the conclusion of the 2028 campaign. Because chronic back injuries and extended stays on the injured list heavily disrupted his playing time and offensive production, the remaining financial obligations tied to the remainder of his multi-year agreement represent a massive financial commitment for the franchise, continuing to pay out his multi-million dollar annual salary through the end of his contract term regardless of his playing status.