Alex Bregman could return quickly after getting face smashed by ball

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Arnold, C. (2026, September 23). Alex Bregman could return quickly after getting face smashed by ball. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/sports/cubs-alex-bregman-could-return-quickly-after-getting-face-smashed-by-ball/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-23 · by Christian Arnold

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Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures from a foul tip during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds but won’t go on the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. Despite significant swelling around his left eye and face, Bregman reports feeling good with no increase in pain as he increases activity, showing positive signs for potential return by this weekend when the Cubs play their final regular-season games in Boston. Bregman has been a key player this season, hitting .292 with an on-base percentage of .378 and contributing 17 home runs and 48 RBIs in the second half.
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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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Narrative

Bregman has been an important piece of the Cubs lineup this season, hitting .292 and posting an on-base percentage of .378 along with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs in the second half.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-23
🔮 Chicago manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on Bregman’s status on Tuesday, noting that the three-time All-Star does have significant swelling around his left eye and face that will need to improve, but that his vision was in a good place, according to the Chicago Tribune. “But all things considered, he’s in a good place,” Counsell said.
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Alex Bregman could return quickly after getting face smashed by ball · assertive framing

Claims (16 extracted, 2 hedged)

Alex Bregman won’t be going on the injured list after sustaining multiple facial fractures from a foul tip during Sunday’s game against the Reds. asserted
Bregman → go → Reds
And the Cubs third baseman hasn’t been ruled out of returning for the regular season. asserted
baseman → rule → season
Chicago manager Craig Counsell updated reporters on Bregman’s status on Tuesday, noting that the three-time All-Star does have significant swelling around his left eye and face that will need to improve, but that his vision was in a good place, according to the Chicago Tribune. “But all things considered, he’s in a good place,” Counsell said. uncertain
Counsell → update → place
“So we’re going to just have to progress over the next couple days and see where that takes us. asserted
that → go → us
“I mean, he’s completely himself. asserted
he → mean → ?
He can’t sit still. asserted
He → sit → ?
He’s all over the room. asserted
He → ’ → room
For Bregman to return, he will need to run the bases, field ground balls, and take batting practice, all of which could take place over the next few days. uncertain
all → return → days
That would allow him to potentially return to the lineup by this weekend when the Cubs finish the regular season in Boston. asserted
Cubs → allow → Boston
“His pain is in a pretty good place right now,” Counsell added. asserted
Counsell → add → place
“He says, ‘I feel really good,’ and you can’t fake that. asserted
you → say → that
I think Alex is going to be fine, I really do. asserted
I → think → ?
“He’s going to do everything in his power, and as long as symptoms don’t increase or happen as he increases activity, I think you’re going to see him play.” asserted
him → go → activity
Bregman was standing in front of the batter’s box on Sunday when Michael Busch fouled a ball off that struck the Cubs player in the fourth inning in a wild sequence of events. asserted
that → stand → events
The infielder was taken to a local hospital in Cincinnati, but returned to Chicago the same day. asserted
infielder → take → Chicago
Bregman has been an important piece of the Cubs lineup this season, hitting .292 and posting an on-base percentage of .378 along with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs in the second half. asserted
Bregman → hit → half
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