{
  "id": 9818814,
  "title": "Alex Bregman back in action for the Cubs after multiple facial fractures from a foul ball",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/alex-bregman-back-in-action-for-the-cubs-after-multiple-facial",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/25/alex-bregman-back-in-action-for-the-cubs-after-multiple-facial-fractures-from-a-foul-ball"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman made his return to action against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, marking his first game since suffering multiple facial fractures from a foul ball in the on-deck circle. The incident occurred during the Cubs’ victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, when Bregman was hit by a foul ball off the bat of teammate Michael Busch. Sustaining several fractures, the three-time All-Star was designated hitter in his return to Fenway Park. Bregman, who spent the 2025 season with the Boston Red Sox before becoming a free agent and signing a $175 million, five-year contract with Chicago, expressed gratitude for his team’s support and the doctors’ clearance, stating that his desire to play baseball played a significant role in his swift recovery. Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised Bregman’s toughness and readiness, emphasizing that the incident was a rare and unexpected risk they had discussed with the player.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Alex Bregman returns to Cubs action after facial fractures",
    "Incident occurred from foul ball during Reds game",
    "Bregman signed $175M, 5-year deal with Cubs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}