Ben Brown Still Experiencing Neck Symptoms
5 months agoChicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown (neck) is still experiencing neck symptoms, and his progress moving forward remains status quo, according to manager Craig Counsell. A neck strain landed Brown on the 15-day injured list in the middle of June, and it doesn't appear that the 24-year-old is any closer to returning to the Cubs' starting rotation. Brown was cleared to begin a throwing program in late June, but it's unclear if he's been shut down entirely after experiencing more neck pain. With details sparse on his recovery, there's no current timetable for his return to the big leagues. In Brown's first 15 big-league appearances (eight starts) this year for Chicago, he's gone 1-3 with a decent 3.58 ERA (3.12 FIP) and 1.08 WHIP with 64 strikeouts and 19 walks in 55 1/3 innings. The strikeout upside alone makes him worth rostering in deep-mixed leagues when he's healthy.
Source: Watch Marquee - Taylor McGregor
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