Multiple facial fractures, no IL, no surgery: Bregman is playing through it
Alex Bregman took a foul ball to the face in the on-deck circle Sunday against the Reds, sustained multiple facial fractures, and is expected to avoid both surgery and the injured list. The Cubs say he is planning to play. With two outlets covering this and both running nearly identical wire-level reports, there is no framing gap to speak of, just a notable injury fact: a third baseman with multiple facial fractures is expected back before the playoffs.
Alex Bregman avoids IL stint after suffering face injury from foul ball, could return before playoffs
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What happened
During a game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball while waiting in the on-deck circle. He sustained multiple facial fractures. The Cubs subsequently announced he will not be placed on the injured list and is not expected to require surgery. The team indicated Bregman is planning to play, with a return anticipated before the postseason. Two outlets covered the story, both at wire depth, with no meaningful divergence in framing or detail.
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