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Houston Astros Star Alex Bregman Injured After Awkward Sleep

All-Star Third Baseman Expected to Miss Weekend Series

Bregman Suffers Elbow Injury from Sleeping on Arm

Houston Astros star third baseman Alex Bregman will miss at least one game due to an elbow issue that arose from sleeping wrong, manager Dusty Baker announced Friday.

Bregman, 28, is batting .281 with 21 home runs and 70 RBIs this season. He is a three-time All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2018.

Baker said Bregman is day-to-day and the team will re-evaluate his status after the weekend.

The Astros are scheduled to play a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics this weekend in Houston.

Additional Information: * Bregman is considered a key part of the Astros' success this season. * The Astros are currently in first place in the AL West with a record of 69-45. * Bregman's injury is a blow to the Astros, who are trying to hold off the Seattle Mariners for the division title.