Bregman Struck by Foul Ball, Heads Tests as Cubs Weigh Playoff Health
Alex Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball in the fourth inning, left the Cubs–Reds game, and is undergoing x-rays and a CT scan in Cincinnati. Officials described a bloody nose and a cut on his left cheekbone with swelling; prognosis is pending. Depending on the results, the Cubs could rest him or adjust their playoff roster as they chase a wild-card berth and home-field considerations.