Bruce to begin rehab, plans to play in Dominican winter league

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce took batting practice swings Tuesday and will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville this weekend. Bruce, a former West Brook baseball star, has been out with a broken wrist since July 11. Bruce fractured his wrist while he tried to make a sliding catch against the New York Mets.

Bruce has struggled this season. He batted .207 with 18 home runs and 41 RBIs in 83 games before the injury. To help make up for time lost to the injury, Burce will spend part of the off-season playing in the Dominican Republic, where he will spend about a month with the Aguilas club.

Link: Bruce takes swings on field (mlb.com)
Link: Bruce hopes to move on in rehab (mlb.com)