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Ben Brown Appears Headed for a Lengthy Absence
Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown (neck) has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his neck, manager Craig Counsell told 104.3 The Score. "It's a very similar injury to 2024," Counsell said. Brown will be limited in his activity for the next month before the Cubs decide where to go from there. Back in 2024, Brown suffered a neck injury in early June and never pitched again that year, so this is obviously a very concerning diagnosis for the reliever-turned-starter. Injuries to their starting rotation have been a problem all year long, and Chicago's starting depth is very thin once again with Brown and Edward Cabrera (hamstring) landing on the injured list. In 20 appearances (eight starts) in 2026, the 26-year-old Brown has been excellent, going 4-2 with a 1.85 ERA (2.50 FIP), 0.94 WHIP, one save, 65 strikeouts, and 19 walks in 68 innings pitched. Fantasy managers planning on stashing Brown while he recovers need to prepare for a very lengthy absence.
Source: 104.3 The Score
Source: 104.3 The Score
