Bregman Suffers Facial Injuries, Eyes Potential Playoff Comeback

WHO:

MLB.com - Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman sustained injuries.

MLB.com - Michael Busch was at the plate when the incident occurred.

MLB.com - Cubs manager Craig Counsell provided updates on Bregman's condition.

US Magazine - Bregman is 32 years old.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Bregman is expected to return for the postseason, as the Cubs need just a single win or a single loss by the D-backs over the regular season’s final week to clinch a spot in the NL Wild Card round.

MLB.com - Bregman posted a follow-up update on Instagram from Chicago after the incident, indicating he is recovering.

MLB.com - Bregman was replaced by pinch-hitter Matt Shaw after the injury.

MLB.com - Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball on Sunday during a game against the Reds.

MLB.com - Bregman is expected to return for the postseason, as the Cubs need just one win or one loss by the D-backs to clinch a spot in the NL Wild Card round.

MLB.com - Bregman posted a selfie on Instagram showing his swollen eye with the caption: "Thanks for all the messages yall. I'll be back."

MLB.com - Bregman is expected to return for the postseason, as the Cubs need just one win or one loss by the D-backs to clinch a spot in the NL Wild Card round.

MLB.com - Bregman posted a follow-up update on Instagram from Chicago after the incident, indicating he is recovering.

MLB.com - Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball.

MLB.com - Bregman will not undergo surgery and could return for the postseason.

MLB.com - Bregman posted a selfie on Instagram showing his swollen eye with the caption: "Thanks for all the messages yall. I'll be back."

MLB.com - Bregman was replaced by pinch-hitter Matt Shaw after the injury.

MLB.com - Bregman had a cut under his eye and was bleeding from his nose.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The incident occurred at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati during a game against the Reds.

MLB.com - Bregman was sent to the hospital for X-rays and a CT scan.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The incident occurred during a game on September 20.

WHY:

MLB.com - The injury was caused by a foul ball that struck Bregman while he was in the on-deck circle.

HOW:

MLB.com - Cubs manager Craig Counsell mentioned that Bregman had a cut under his eye and was bleeding from his nose, and he initially thought Bregman might have a broken nose.

MLB.com - Cubs manager Craig Counsell mentioned that Bregman had a cut under his eye and was bleeding from his nose, and he initially thought Bregman might have a broken nose.

MLB.com - Cubs manager Craig Counsell mentioned that Bregman had a cut under his eye and was bleeding from his nose, and he initially thought Bregman might have a broken nose.

MLB.com - The foul ball was hit by Michael Busch, who half-swung at a pitch thrown by Reds right-hander Luis Mey.

Bregman is expected to return for the postseason, as the Cubs need just one win or a loss by the D-backs in the final week of the regular season to clinch a spot in the NL Wild Card round. After an injury that left him with a cut under his eye and bleeding from his nose, Bregman posted an update on Instagram from Chicago, indicating he is recovering. He was replaced by pinch-hitter Matt Shaw during the game following the incident.