When the Colorado Rockies inked Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million deal back in 2022, there was cautious optimism that a former MVP could anchor their lineup. Fast forward to today, and that optimism has all but evaporated—turning this contract into what many are calling the worst in Major League Baseball.

Since leaving the Chicago Cubs, where he earned MVP honors in 2016, Bryant has managed just 170 games in a Rockies uniform. Injuries have been the primary culprit, but the latest diagnosis—chronic lumbar degenerative disc disease—has sidelined him entirely this season. This condition doesn't just keep him off the field; it severely limits his ability to run or engage in any sports activities.

FanSided's Zachary Rotman didn't mince words when assessing the situation. "Kris Bryant's contract might be the worst in the majors right now, given the fact that he hasn't played a game this season and there's a non-zero chance he'll never play another MLB game," Rotman wrote. However, he stopped short of calling it "untradeable," pointing out that Bryant is only under contract through 2028. "The length isn't such a deal breaker that if the Rockies were eager enough to attach a prospect to get his contract off the books, they might actually be able to do so," Rotman added.

For Rockies fans, this deal has been a painful reminder of how quickly a marquee signing can go wrong. Bryant's tenure in Colorado was meant to be a cornerstone move, but instead, it's become a cautionary tale about the risks of long-term contracts in a sport where health can change everything in an instant.

Whether the Rockies can find a trade partner willing to take on part of that salary—even with a sweetener—remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: this is a contract that will be studied by front offices for years to come.