Cubs hold Alex Bregman off injured list, weekend return possible
The short version
- Alex Bregman will not go on the injured list, the Cubs announced.
- Craig Counsell did not rule out Bregman returning to play this weekend.
- Bregman was injured during Sunday's game in Cincinnati.
- Bregman was seen heading to the batting cage before Tuesday's game against Miami.
Chicago says the third baseman will avoid the IL after a freak injury, with manager Craig Counsell not ruling out a return this weekend.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman will not be placed on the injured list following the unusual injury he sustained in Sunday's game at Cincinnati, the team said Tuesday.
Manager Craig Counsell told reporters before Chicago's game against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field that a return to play this weekend has not been ruled out.
Bregman was seen at Wrigley Field on Tuesday carrying a batting helmet as he headed toward the batting cage, an indication he is resuming baseball activity.
A photo shared on social media showed the third baseman arriving at the ballpark and giving a thumbs up, with his appearance appearing improved compared with an image he had posted a day earlier.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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