Kris Bryant Injury: Updates on Cubs Star's Ankle and Return

Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant missed one game after leaving the field during the Cubs' April 28 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers after suffering a mild sprained right ankle while running the bases in the third inning. However, he's ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Bryant Active vs. Braves

Sunday, May 1

Bruce Levine of WSCR in Chicago reported Bryant will bat third and play left field against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

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Bryant One of the Top Stars Leading 1st-Place Cubs  

Bryant is hitting .289 with four home runs, 15 RBI and a .372 OBP for the first-place Cubs (17-5). 

The 24-year-old had a hot 2015 spring training but wasn't called up to the MLB level right away last season. It didn't take long for that to change, and Bryant proved he was worthy of the immense hype.

By the end of June 2015, the prodigy already had 10 homers, 41 runs and 43 RBI—the first Cubs rookie ever to do that, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

Spearheading a new era in the Windy City, Bryant and his club's young core have created an electric and winning atmosphere at Wrigley Field again. 

It was wise for the Cubs to exercise caution with Bryant, but the team will be happy to see him back in the lineup on Sunday.