Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffers setback during rehab for neck injury

Phoenix (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown encountered a setback in his neck injury rehabilitation, casting uncertainty over his availability for the team's final stretch of the season. First-year contract holder for $205.00 plus GST for a year, with an automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks - a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. Offer available to new and qualifying returning subscribers only, with the option to cancel at any time.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Brown's planned minor league rehab assignment is on hold following discomfort he experienced during a throwing session on Tuesday. The 26-year-old expressed that the symptoms emerged late in his outing and worsened over the hours that followed. Before Chicago's game against Arizona, Counsell stated that they would need to reassess the situation and have Brown return to the doctors for further evaluation.

Brown had been on the injured list since June 19 due to a neck stress reaction, an injury that had caused him to miss considerable time in 2024. This season, he boasts a 4-2 record with a 1.85 ERA across 20 games, including eight starts.