Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to a hospital for X-rays and CT scans on Sunday after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in front of the on-deck circle during the team’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Team officials said Bregman underwent imaging to assess the extent of the injury. The Cubs expressed hope that he would be able to travel back to Chicago on Sunday night after the tests, although the club did not provide an update on the results or a timetable for his return to play.
The incident occurred late in Sunday’s contest, prompting medical staff to move swiftly to evaluate Bregman on the field before transporting him for further assessment. There was no immediate confirmation from the club about any structural damage or concussion protocol steps following the scans.
The Cubs have an off day on Monday before opening a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The team will monitor Bregman’s condition and provide further information as it becomes available ahead of the series.
Bregman, the club’s primary third baseman, is a key member of the Cubs’ lineup. The team will likely need to adjust its infield and batting order depending on the outcome of his medical evaluation and any subsequent recommendations from team physicians.