Alex Bregman back in Cubs lineup after suffering facial fractures from foul ball

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball while on deck during a game against the Cincinnati Reds and was taken to the hospital for tests. The extent of his injury has now been revealed, though the specific diagnosis is not detailed in available reports. Despite the severity of the incident, there is a possibility that Bregman could return to play during the upcoming playoffs.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Sep 20Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck
  2. Sep 22Cubs will not put Alex Bregman on injured list; a return before end of regular season possible

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Last development · Sep 22 — Cubs will not put Alex Bregman on injured list; a return before end of regular season possible

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Sun TimesLean Left· 3d ago

Alex Bregman returns to Cubs’ lineup, which needs to get back to ‘crushing it’ to win in playoffs

Sun TimesLean Left· 7d ago

Cubs will not put Alex Bregman on injured list; a return before end of regular season possible

Sun TimesLean Left· 8d ago

Cubs’ Alex Bregman shares photos after taking foul ball to face in win over Reds

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 8d ago

Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in the face by a foul ball while on deck

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 9d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· 4d ago

Alex Bregman back in Cubs lineup after suffering facial fractures from foul ball

NewsweekCenter· 6d ago

Cubs Make Decision on Alex Bregman Following Scary Injury

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 6d ago

Cubs will take 3B Alex Bregman day-by-day after getting hit in the face by foul ball

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 7d ago

Alex Bregman won't go on injured list after taking foul ball to face, Counsell says

NewsweekCenter· 7d ago

Alex Bregman’s Scary Injury Diagnosis Revealed; Playoffs Possible for Cubs Star?

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New York PostLean Right· 6d ago

Alex Bregman could return quickly after getting face smashed by ball

New York PostLean Right· 7d ago

Gruesome Alex Bregman injury revealed — with playoff return stunningly in play

New York PostLean Right· 8d ago

Cubs’ Alex Bregman left bloodied with eye swollen shut after being struck by foul ball in scary scene

Fox NewsRight· 8d ago

Cubs star Alex Bregman hospitalized after taking brutal foul ball to the face

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The GuardianLean Left· 7d ago

Cubs’ Bregman suffers reported facial fractures after being hit by foul ball in ‘terrible accident’

The GuardianLean Left· 8d ago

‘A terrible, terrible accident’: Cubs’ Bregman undergoing CT scans after taking foul ball to face

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