Alex Bregman injured during game against the Reds in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was injured while in the on-deck area during the fourth inning against the Reds. A check swing foul ball hit Bregman, causing a cut under his eye and bleeding from his nose. Manager Craig Counsell reported that Bregman went to a local hospital for X-rays and a CT scan. Depending on the outcomes, Bregman could potentially return for the series against the Marlins starting Tuesday. The Cubs have a magic number of one to clinch a Wild Card spot.
- •Bregman injured on a check swing foul ball.
- •He received treatment for a cut and swelling near his eye.
- •Counsell expects Bregman to possibly travel back with the team.
- •Cubs can clinch Wild Card spot with a win against the Marlins.
- •Bregman could return depending on hospital results.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — An update on the scary injury to Alex Bregman
"Hopefully, the Cubs third baseman is not seriously injured.
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