Fowler is out of the lineup Wednesday with a bruised hand and shin, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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His absence didn't appear suspicious at first glace, as the Cubs are currently in a stretch of 26 games in 27 days, but apparently Fowler bruised his hand Monday and his shin Tuesday. Fortunately, neither ailment is believed to be serious, as X-rays on both the hand and shin were returned negative.