Bryant returns after testing right ankle

CHICAGO — Cubs manager Joe Maddon waited inside Sunday, holding off on announcing his lineup while Kris Bryant tested his mildly-sprained right ankle.

Bryant spent the morning at Wrigley Field working with Cubs trainers, starting with a run of warmups. Then he simulated fly ball routes. He ran back, then forward, then mimicked running in on a ball and throwing home, looking smooth and healthy despite the wet outfield grass. Bryant and trainer PJ Mainville eventually walked back inside and into Maddon’s office to deliver good news.

A day earlier than Maddon expected, all is well. Bryant was good to go, and Maddon penciled him in to bat third and play left field Sunday against the Braves.

“Felt good,” Bryant said. “I think that was their concern, if I could run down some balls out there. But I felt fine going through all the routes.”

Bryant injured the ankle …

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