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Kris Bryant Exits Cubs vs. Pirates with Oblique Injury Diagnosed as Tightness

Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant exited Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning due to right lower oblique tightness.

Bryant was 0-for-1 in the contest before being lifted.

The 2016 National League MVP spent two weeks on the injured list earlier this season due to a sprained finger he originally suffered during an Aug. 12 game against Cleveland.

This season has been a rough go for Bryant, even when he's been healthy enough to play. Entering Monday's action, he was on pace to set career-lows in batting average (.