Chicago Cubs third baseman Jonathan Villar. Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs infielder Jonathan Villar on IL after bizarre workout injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 5/30/22

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.

Villar was using an exercise band when it snapped back into his mouth, causing the injury and requiring the significant dental work. https://t.co/PubyWwl2K7

— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) May 30, 2022

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.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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