Cubs’ Bregman suffers reported facial fractures after being hit by foul ball in ‘terrible accident’
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered facial fractures after being hit in the head by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle during a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
- Bregman was taken to the hospital for X-rays and CT scans but does not require surgery, with hopes to return for the postseason.
- Cubs manager Craig Counsell described the injury as severe, noting swelling and bleeding from Bregman’s nose, calling it a "terrible accident."
- Bregman shared a photo on Instagram showing swelling and blood on his face, reassuring fans he will be back.
- Bregman, who signed a $175 million, five-year contract in January, is currently batting .262 with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs this season.
