Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will sit out Friday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox because of swelling in the back of his right elbow.
Bregman explained that the issue started after he slept on his arm incorrectly a few days ago. He had an MRI, which showed no damage, and he doesn’t think the problem is serious. He expects to return to the lineup after a few days of rest.
“Obviously it’s pretty unfortunate because I’m swinging the bat really well right now,” he said before the Astros began their series against the White Sox. “I’m playing really well. So, hopefully, I can come back in a few days and be ready to roll.”
“But this has no long-term effect or anything like that. It’s just something I’ve got to knock out right now and then get back to playing.”
Bregman might miss the weekend series but hopes to be back for the start of Monday’s series against the Boston Red Sox.
He is hitting .261 with 19 home runs and 59 RBIs this season. He has homered in four of his last five games, with six RBIs and 11 hits during that stretch.
Last week, he was named co-American League player of the week along with teammate Yordan Alvarez after hitting .444 with three doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, and a 1.389 OPS in six games.
