The Cubs left Sunday encouraged that Alex Bregman avoided a more serious injury after a foul ball struck him in the face, with the club expecting its third baseman to be available when the postseason opens.
Key takeaways
- Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball on Sunday.
- Chicago believes the third baseman will be ready for the postseason.
- The Cubs have not ruled Bregman out for this weekend’s series in Boston.
A wait-and-see week for Chicago
The immediate concern for the Cubs is Bregman’s condition in the days following the frightening Sunday incident. The club’s confidence about his postseason availability is the important early sign, particularly with the calendar moving toward October.
Chicago is also leaving open the possibility that Bregman could return before then. He has not been ruled out for the upcoming weekend set in Boston, though the Cubs will have to see how he progresses after taking the foul ball to the face.
Third base remains a postseason concern
Bregman’s health carries obvious weight for a Cubs club preparing for the postseason. For now, the expectation is that he will be part of that picture, even if his status for the Boston series remains unsettled.
The Cubs will monitor him closely through the week, with the immediate goal being a safe recovery and the larger one having their third baseman ready when the games matter most.
