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Heyward MRI shows bruise, out only 3-5 days
- Updated: May 21, 2016
7:16 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO — The Chicago Cubs escaped some bad news with outfielder Jason Heyward on Saturday when they learned he has a contusion near his right rib and hip, an injury that will keep him out of action for just 3-5 days.
“I think that’s a reasonable thing,” Heyward said after learning his MRI didn’t reveal serious damage. “I’m feeling a lot better today than last night. Take it one day at a time.”
Heyward was injured making a diving catch in deep right centerfield at AT&T Park in the first inning of Friday’s 8-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Most observers think Denard Span’s blast would have gone for an inside-the-park home run if not for Heyward’s heroics. After lying on …
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