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Cubs' Bregman hit in face by foul ball, hospitalized for testing

Third baseman struck near left eye while on deck in fourth inning; Cubs beat Reds 9-1.

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What to know

  • Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball off Michael Busch's bat in the fourth inning Sunday while standing in the on-deck circle.
  • The impact cut Bregman's left cheek near his eye; he was hospitalized for testing to assess the extent of injury.
  • Bregman's status for upcoming games remains unclear as the Cubs push for a postseason spot in the final stretch of the season.
  • The Cubs defeated the Reds 9-1 despite the injury, with Matt Shaw replacing Bregman.

“Bregman dropped his bat and his helmet and jogged along the side of the dugout, clutching his face in obvious pain.”

Kari Anderson, Yahoo Sports reporter · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Cubs' Bregman hit in face by foul ball, hospitalized for testing
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Sep 21Sep 22yesterdaynow · 6:10 AM ET
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    Manager Counsell reports Bregman hospitalized for testing

    Cubs manager Craig Counsell revealed that Bregman had been sent to the hospital to undergo testing. Counsell confirmed Bregman was hit under his left eye with a cut and swelling.

    “Manager Craig Counsell said Bregman was hit under his left eye, had a cut and some swelling, and was sent to the hospital to undergo testing.”
    — ESPN MLB
    1. 15 outlets Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman leaves game after being hit in face by foul ball

      first by Chicago Sun-Times, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, ESPN MLB, ESPN, Philadelphia Inquirer, Guardian Sport, Guardian US +8

      25 more headlines
    2. 4 outlets Alex Bregman Hospitalized After Getting Hit by Ball While On Deck, Cubs Star Shares Photo of Injury

      first by Bleacher Report, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Newsweek

      11 more headlines

    • Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle Sunday, sources tell ESPN. Bregman will not undergo surgery and is hopeful to return in the postseason.

      @JeffPassanX2d ago8.7k▲view on X ↗
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    • mmontemurro.bsky.social

      Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman shared a photo to his IG story of what his face looks like after getting hit on his left cheek from a foul ball while standing on-deck during today’s game. He underwent X-rays and CT scans at a hospital in Cincinnati:

      mmontemurro.bsky.socialBluesky3d ago691▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • MillMessenger

      Cubs' Alex Bregman hit in face by foul ball, hospitalized for tests https://www. upi.com/Sports_News/MLB/2026/0 9/20/Cubs-Alex-Bregman-hit-face-foul-ball-hospitalized-tests/8301789949644/ Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hospitalized for tests Sunday after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing on deck. # news # politics…

      MillMessengerMastodon3d ago2▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Bregman leaves game, replaced by Matt Shaw — Bregman was escorted by an athletic trainer down the dugout steps into the clubhouse. Matt Shaw pinch hit for him, with Pedro Ramirez moving to third base and Shaw stepping in at second.

  3. background

    Bregman struck in face by foul ball off Busch's bat — In the fourth inning, with Michael Busch batting, a pitch clipped Busch's bat and the foul ball struck Bregman in the face near his left eye while he stood in the on-deck circle. Bregman immediately covered his face and jogged toward the dugout with visible blood.

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  1. 5 outlets Sources: Cubs' Bregman has facial fractures, hopeful for postseason

    first by ESPN, 2d ago · also ABC7 Chicago, Yahoo Sports, Guardian US, ESPN MLB

    3 more headlines
  2. 4 outlets An update on the scary injury to Alex Bregman

    first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, NY Post

    3 more headlines
  3. 2 outlets How the Cubs Will Manage Without Alex Bregman Amid Facial Fracture

    first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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  4. 2 outlets Cubs get promising Alex Bregman injury news one day after injury, bloody selfie

    first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Sports Illustrated

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