Cubs get ‘great news’ on Alex Bregman, who won’t go on injured list, could return before regular season ends
Watching Alex Bregman get hit with a foul ball Sunday — and seeing the photos he posted of the damage done to his face — it seemed like the Cubs might be in for a nightmare scenario:Being without their second best hitter as they attempt a deep playoff run.But by Tuesday, the news on Bregman was relatively good.The Cubs aren’t going to put their star third baseman, who suffered multiple facial fractures and is dealing with significant swelling in his face, on the injured list. It’s possible he…
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