Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. There was no immediate decision on whether Bregman, who was taken for X-rays and CT scans, would travel with the team back to Chicago after the Cubs’ 9-1 win. He was bleeding from his nose a little.
It’s a terrible, terrible accident. We hope he’s OK.” In the fourth inning, Michael Busch checked his swing and fouled off a pitch from Reds Luis Mey that struck Bregman, who immediately jogged toward the Cubs’ dugout with his hand covering the left side of his face. Bregman was escorted by a trainer down the dugout steps and into the clubhouse, with blood visible on his face.
Any time it enters the head area, it’s always a scary thing. We try to focus on the game, but it’s tough. Hopefully he’s OK, first and foremost.” Bregman is batting .262 with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs after signing a $175m, five-year free-agent deal in January.
Such a rarity.” Counsell said he hasn’t thought about how a potential long-term absence for Bregman could affect his postseason roster plans. I want to get a good report first.”
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