Cubs' Ben Brown Faces Setback with Neck Injury

Ben Brown, a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, is facing a setback due to symptoms from a neck injury that has kept him off the field for more than two months. He is returning to Chicago for evaluation by team doctors.

Brown has been on the injured list since late June due to a neck strain, which was later diagnosed as a stress reaction. He was placed on the 60-day injured list in early August. This latest development comes as the Cubs are struggling in late-game situations, having recently lost a game due to back-to-back blown saves.

Despite not being expected to return to a high-leverage role immediately, Brown had been a reliable multi-inning option earlier in the season, posting a 1.70 ERA in eight starts before his injury. The Cubs have faced numerous pitching injuries this season, leading to several roster changes, including the acquisition of new pitchers to bolster their rotation.