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

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Arnold, C. (2026, September 21). Cubs’ Alex Bregman left bloodied with eye swollen shut after being struck by foul ball in scary scene. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/20/sports/cubs-alex-bregman-left-bloodied-eye-swollen-after-foul-ball-to-face/

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In a game between the Cubs and the Reds on Sunday, Houston Astros player Alex Bregman was struck by a foul ball in the face during his time as a visiting player with the Cubs, leading him to leave the game early. The impact caused bleeding and swelling around his eye; he was taken to the hospital for X-rays and CT scans while awaiting further medical evaluation. Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed concern for Bregman’s health and indicated that the team's focus is on ensuring his well-being before considering any impact on their playoff aspirations.

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On Sunday during a game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hit by a foul ball in the face while standing near the on-deck circle. The incident caused significant injury to his left cheekbone under his eye, resulting in bleeding from his nose and visible swelling. After being taken for X-rays and CT scans at a local hospital, it was determined that Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures but did not require surgery.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed concern about the severity of the accident, emphasizing that such injuries to the head area are always scary. Despite the initial shock, medical staff cleared Bregman to travel back to Chicago with the team later that night. Following a series of doctor’s appointments and a light workout in the weight room on Tuesday, there are no immediate plans to place him on the injured list.

Bregman is optimistic about his recovery and hopes to return for the postseason, aiming even to participate in the regular season's final games if possible. His performance this year has been crucial, with a batting average of .262 and 26 home runs among his contributions. With the Cubs currently tied for the top wild card spot, Bregman’s timely return could be pivotal as they compete for playoff spots.

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A scary scene unfolded in the fourth inning of the Cubs’ 9-1 blowout win over the Reds on Sunday when Alex Bregman took a foul ball to the face, forcing him to leave the game. asserted

Bregman → unfold → game

The foul ball came off the bat of teammate Michael Busch, who had checked his swing and sent the ball speeding toward Bregman standing in the grass several feet in front of the on-deck circle. asserted

who → come → circle

Bregman was taken to an area hospital to undergo X-rays and CT scans. asserted

Bregman → take → rays

The foul struck Bregman on his left cheekbone under his eye and left a cut, Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters, according to the Chicago Tribune. uncertain

Counsell → strike → Tribune

A photo Bregman posted to his Instagram Story seemed to confirm that as well, with the Cubs third baseman showing bruising around his eye and padding up his nose to stop bleeding. asserted

baseman → post → nose

I’ll be back,” Bregman wrote. asserted

Bregman → write → ?

Counsell expects that Bregman will fly back to Chicago on the team plane. asserted

Bregman → expect → plane

“I knew it hit him somewhere in the face, the Cubs manager said. asserted

manager → know → face

“It’s just an unfortunate accident, terrible accident. asserted

It → ’ → ?

Hoping and praying he’s OK.” asserted

he → hop → ?

“He’s pretty swollen. … asserted

He → ’ → ?

I don’t know anything more than that right now.” asserted

I → know → that

Counsell appeared to be focused on the health of his player more than the impact it could have on the Cubs’ playoff hopes, but the freak accident comes at a crucial point for the team. uncertain

accident → appear → team

Chicago sits atop the NL wild card standings with just six games left in the regular season. asserted

games → sit → season

“We’ve got to get good results at the hospital, that’s what’s first,” Counsell said. asserted

Counsell → get → hospital

“He got hit in the face, so you’re worried about general well-being first. asserted

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

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