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Cubs' Ben Brown: Will have neck examined
Ben Brown will undergo a scan on his neck in mid-November, with the hope that he will be cleared to throw without restrictions this offseason, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.Brown didn't pitch after early June this season due to a benign area of concern in his neck. The Chicago Cubs seem optimistic that he will head into spring training healthy, but they won't know for sure until the results of the exam are in. Brown split time between the rotation and bullpen with the Cubs in 2024, holding a 3.58 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 64:19 K:BB over 55.1 innings. If healthy, he would likely compete for a spot in the rotation in 2025.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Likely done for season
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledged Wednesday that Ben Brown (neck) is unlikely to return from the 60-day injured list this season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.On the shelf since June 11 with a stress reaction in his neck, Brown resumed throwing shortly after landing on the IL, but he's been shut down on two occasions since then while continuing to experience lingering discomfort. The rookie right-hander remains at the Cubs' complex in Arizona for his rehab program, but he's not yet doing much pitching work and doesn't look like he'll be able to complete a throwing progression within the next month to put himself in position to join Chicago even as a relief option late in the season. Brown generated a 3.58 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 64:19 K:BB over 55.1 innings spanning 15 appearances (eight starts) this season prior to suffering the injury. He should be ready to go for spring training and will have a chance to stake claim to a rotation spot.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Shut down from throwing
Manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Ben Brown (neck) has been shut down from throwing "for the time being," Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.Brown continues to experience lingering discomfort in his neck that has kept him on the injured list since June 11. Counsell did note that the situation is not season-ending, and he expressed confidence that rest will be enough for Brown to recover, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Moved to 60-day IL
The Chicago Cubs transferred Ben Brown (neck) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Christian Bethancourt. Brown now isn't eligible for activation until mid-August, but he hadn't seemed likely to return before then.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Resuming mound work
Ben Brown (neck) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.Brown had to be shut down again just before the All-Star break due to lingering discomfort in his neck, but he appears to be feeling better. The right-hander hasn't made a game appearance in six weeks, so he's going to need several rehab outings before becoming an option for the Chicago Cubs again.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Still experiencing symptoms
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Ben Brown is still experiencing lingering discomfort in his neck, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.Brown has been shelved since mid-June with a neck strain and doesn't appear to have made much progress. He had been cleared to resume throwing in late June, but it's uncertain where he currently stands in his throwing program.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Throwing bullpen Saturday
Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Ben Brown (neck) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.Brown was cleared to resume throwing last week, and Saturday will mark his first time working off a mound since he landed on the injured list June 11 with a left neck strain. The 24-year-old righty remains without a firm return timeline, though he will likely require another bullpen session or two before moving on to facing live hitters.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Could be nearing mound work
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that he's hopeful that Ben Brown (neck) will be cleared to resume throwing off a mound at some point later this week, MLB.com reports.Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list June 11 with a left neck strain, only for reports to surface a few days later suggesting that the right-hander might be dealing with a stress reaction. After the Cubs sought out multiple medical opinions, however, the original diagnosis of a neck strain has held up, and Brown was cleared to resume throwing last Tuesday. According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Brown played catch three times this past week and threw from 90 feet Friday, leaving Counsell optimistic that the rookie may be ready to take another meaningful step forward this week by getting back on the mound. Montemurro notes that Brown was told when he received his diagnosis that he was about one month into what's described as a "two-to-three-month burnout period" for the neck injury, though that timeline won't affect his potential return date from the IL and only relates to how long he might be physically feeling the effects of the injury. Assuming Brown is able to complete a bullpen session this week, he would still likely have a chance at completing his throwing progression and returning from the IL before the All-Star break.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Resumes playing catch
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Ben Brown (neck) resumed throwing Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.Brown landed on the 15-day injured list June 11 with what the Cubs labeled as a stress reaction to the left side of his neck. Counsell said that the pain in Brown's neck is already subsiding, and the fact that the right-hander is throwing again bodes well for his chances of avoiding an extended absence. Jordan Wicks (oblique) was placed on the IL just four days after Brown, so the Cubs have turned back to Kyle Hendricks as their No. 5 starter in the meantime.
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Cubs' Ben Brown: Stress reaction in neck
Ben Brown has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his neck, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier this week with what was referred to as a neck strain at the time. With this more serious diagnosis, he is likely to be sidelined longer than the minimum 15 days, although a clearer timeline isn't yet available. Jordan Wicks has re-entered the Chicago Cubs' rotation in Brown's place.
Ben Brown
#32 SP / Chi. Cubs / EXP: 1YRS Height: 6-6 Weight: 210 lb Age: 25 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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