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Alex Bregman Shares Facial Injury Photos
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman posted photos after foul ball injury, reportedly with multiple facial fractures.
In brief
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman posted photos after foul ball injury, reportedly with multiple facial fractures. Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures from a foul ball hit to the face while standing in the on-deck circle, forcing him out of the Cubs' win over the Reds on Sunday. Originally reported by…
Bregman shares Instagram photos
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman shared photos to Instagram in the hours after taking a foul ball to the face and being forced out of the Cubs win over the Reds on Sunday.
“Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman high-fives teammates after scoring during a game against the Marlins on Sept. 4.”
Injury severity reported
Bregman reportedly has multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle on Sunday.
“Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle Sunday, sources tell ESPN.”
Postseason return hopes
Bregman is hopeful to return during the postseason after ESPN reported he will not undergo surgery.
“Later Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Bregman suffered 'multiple facial fractures' but that he was 'hopeful' to return during the postseason.”
Playoff implications
The Cubs are locked in a tie with the Padres at the top of the NL wild-card standings, one game ahead of the Phillies.
“The team is locked in a tie with the Padres at the top of the NL wild-card standings, those two just a game ahead of the Phillies.”
Bregman's recent performance
Bregman has a 1.006 OPS with 18 doubles and 19 home runs in his last 61 games, ranking as the team's second best hitter.
“Bregman has also been a key figure in the team’s best-in-baseball defense, the Gold Glover putting up the best defensive numbers of his career.”
Bregman's postseason history
Bregman, a two-time World Series champion, ranks in the top 10 all-time in postseason games played, at-bats, home runs and runs scored.
“Bregman has also been a key figure in the team’s best-in-baseball defense, the Gold Glover putting up the best defensive numbers of his career.”
Cubs' playoff schedule
The Cubs begin their penultimate regular season series against the Marlins on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, with the wild-card round starting a week later.
“The Cubs begin their penultimate series of the regular season, against the Marlins, on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. The wild-card round of the playoffs begins a week later, next Tuesday.”
Injury timeline
Bregman took a foul ball to the face on Sunday, September 20, and shared photos Sunday evening and Monday morning.
“Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman posted this picture to Instagram in the hours after he was hit in the face with a foul ball on Sept. 20.”
Impact on playoff race
Being without Bregman could impact the Cubs' playoff seed and where they play their opening-round series in October.
“Though the Cubs need only a single win or a single Diamondbacks loss over the regular season’s final week to secure a playoff spot, being without Bregman for any amount of time would be impactful at the close of the campaign and the beginning of October.”
Bregman's contract
Bregman signed a five-year free-agent deal worth $175 million last offseason, making him one of the most valuable players in MLB.
“Bregman, who signed a five-year free-agent deal worth $175 million last offseason, is also one of the most accomplished postseason hitters in baseball history.”
The short version
Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures from a foul ball hit to the face while standing in the on-deck circle, forcing him out of the Cubs' win over the Reds on Sunday.
