Cubs pitcher Ben Brown ruled out for the season due to neck injury

In June 2026, the Chicago Cubs announced that pitcher Ben Brown would miss the rest of the season due to a neck injury. Brown, who had a 1.85 ERA in 20 games, has not pitched since mid-June. After experiencing discomfort during a throwing session in August, the team decided to shut him down for the year. Manager Craig Counsell expressed hope that Brown would be healthy for spring training next year, but his absence is felt in a struggling Cubs rotation.