After leaving his season debut with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs Wednesday after being hit by a 97 mile-per-hour fastball, Cubs' infielder Nick Madrigal is unfortunately in for a setback.
According to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, Madrigal sustained a left hand fracture on the pitch.
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On the heels of a slow start to the season both offensively and defensively, Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal was recently optioned to Triple-A Iowa in a bit for more consistent playing time to work out his struggles.
The 27-year-old infielder got off to a hot start, starting the day 1-for-1 with a double and a walk, adding to a illustrious career .352 batting average at the Triple-A level.
Unfortunately for Madrigal, his day came to an end prematurely in his third plate appearance when he was struck by a 97 mile-per-hour fastball.
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Madrigal is likely to miss extended time, with the Cubs taking a hit to their minor league infield depth in the event of a long-term absence, particularly with the recent promotion of veteran David Bote.
As for the big league club, the Chicago Cubs will look to make it three wins in a row as they kick off a series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, with first pitch at 6:10 p.m. local time.