Alex Bregman likely to miss weekend series with injury
Astros third baseman out with elbow swelling
Injury update and potential impact on team
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is likely to miss the entire three-game weekend home series against the Chicago White Sox with swelling in the back of his right elbow, manager Dusty Baker said Friday. Bregman left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being hit by a pitch in the wrist.
Bregman said he slept on his arm wrong a few days ago, and the swelling has not subsided.
This is a big blow to the Astros, who are in the middle of a tight race for the AL West division title. Bregman is one of the team's best hitters, and his absence will be felt. The Astros will likely use a combination of Mauricio Dubón and Jake Meyers at third base in Bregman's absence.
- Bregman is hitting .261 with 17 home runs and 63 RBIs in 99 games this season.
- The Astros are 5-5 in games that Bregman has missed this season.
- The Astros are currently 2.5 games behind the Texas Rangers in the AL West.
It is unclear how long Bregman will be out, but he is expected to miss at least the next three games. The Astros will hope that he can return soon and help them make a push for the playoffs.
Conclusion
The Astros will have to find a way to replace Bregman's production in the lineup, but they have a deep roster and should be able to weather his absence. However, if Bregman is out for an extended period of time, it could hurt the team's chances of winning the division.
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