Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman took a foul ball to the face on Sunday, resulting in multiple facial fractures, and what he said Wednesday about the injury is downright chilling: “if it was about a few centimeters higher it could’ve been detrimental.” That’s the kind of quote that makes you wince, knowing how close he came to something far worse.
The Brutal Reality of Those Fractures
Bregman, 32, didn’t hold back when talking to reporters about the aftermath. He fractured something near a nerve, leaving the left side of his face numb. Imagine that feeling! He also mentioned that as the swelling goes down, he’s starting to “feel the breaks a little bit more” and that started last night and was clear this morning. Seriously, the guy is still feeling the *breaks* in his face, but his primary emotion is “gratitude” because of how close he was to a life-altering injury. That’s a level of toughness you just don’t see every day.
Pushing Through the Pain for Playoff Positioning
Despite the gruesome injury, Bregman isn’t headed to injured reserve. He’s still holding onto hope for a return to play, even as the Cubs are fighting for playoff positioning. His president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer, confirmed that “most of the significant bad things have been avoided,” and now it’s all about “tolerance and healing.” Manager Craig Counsell echoed that sentiment, saying they “have to explore what that looks like” because they want to “protect it as much as we can.” This dude is a warrior. In his first season with the Cubs, Bregman has put up impressive numbers in 153 games, hitting .262 with 26 homers, 89 RBI, 89 runs, and an .804 OPS. He’s been a force, and clearly, the team wants him back on the field, even with a fractured face.
This situation is just a wild reminder of how fast things can change in baseball. Bregman is pushing through something gnarly to get back out there, and you gotta respect that fight. The Cubs are chasing playoff spots, and every game from here on out is huge. You know he’s gonna be itching to get back in that lineup, probably with some serious facial protection. Talk about leaving it all out there.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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