Alex Bregman 'hopeful' to be available for Cubs in playoffs after getting hit in face by foul ball, per report

Bregman reportedly suffered multiple facial fractures, but is expected to avoid surgery Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures on the left side when he was struck by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle during Sunday's game, reports ESPN. He will not have surgery and is hopeful to return for the postseason. "It's just an unfortunate accident. I'm hoping and praying he is all right," manager Craig Counsell said after the game (via MLB.com). "We have to get good results from the hospital first. He got hit in the face, so you are worried about his general well-being first. If we get a good report, we'll move to the next step.

I want to get a good report." The fluke injury occurred when Michael Busch hit a check swing foul ball Bregman's way in the fourth inning. Bregman simply did not have enough time to react given his proximity to home plate. He shared an update on social media Monday morning: Alex Bregman shared another update to his IG story this morning of how his face is looking after getting hit with the foul ball yesterday:[image or embed] Other than pain tolerance, the biggest question is whether the swelling will subside soon enough so that Bregman can see out of his left eye. If his