Chicago Cubs infielder Jonathan Villar suffered one of the more bizarre injuries you’ll hear about during a workout.
Villar was working with an exercise band when it snapped back into his mouth, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Villar required “significant dental work” as a result.
This sounds extremely painful, but is also pretty unique. There’s plenty of precedent for players losing teeth during games, but that’s usually the result of accidental collisions on high-effort plays. You don’t usually hear about it happening during a workout.
Villar, a 10-year veteran, has served in a utility infield role for the Cubs this season in his first year with the club. The 31-year-old has hit .239 with two home runs in 32 games.
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