Bregman got his first at-bat of the World Baseball Classic in Team USA's 8-0 victory over Canada on Sunday, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports. He struck out while pinch-hitting for Nolan Arenado.
To see the promising Bregman get so little playing time bothers Houston manager A.J. Hinch, who would like to see his player get more at-bats. Bregman is expected to be Houston's starting third baseman this spring, but won't have the benefit of a full training camp due to his participation in the WBC.