Alex Bregman in Cubs lineup as DH for wild-card series Game 1, while Kevin Gausman is ‘status quo’
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SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs have been weighing the risk of playing Alex Bregman at third base the last few days. Manager Craig Counsell ultimately erred on the side of caution. Bregman, 10 days removed from sustaining facial fractures in his left cheek from a foul ball, will be the Cubs’ designated hitter Tuesday night in Game 1 of their wild-card series against the San Diego Padres. Bregman ...
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