Cubs Not Planning To Place Alex Bregman On Injured List
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Key Points:
- Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being hit by a foul ball but will not be placed on the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell.
- Despite the injuries, Bregman participated in a light workout and pitch tracking, indicating a potential return before the regular season ends this Sunday.
- Bregman has been performing strongly this season with a .262/.352/.452 batting line and 5.2 wins above replacement, contributing significantly to the Cubs' playoff push.
- The Cubs have six regular season games remaining and are currently tied with the Padres for the top two Wild Card spots, with the postseason Wild Card round starting next Tuesday.
- In Bregman’s absence, Pedro Ramírez and Matt Shaw will cover third base, with Ramírez starting in the upcoming game.
