Cubs' Ben Brown faces rehab setback for neck injury
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Ben Brown, the right-hander for the Chicago Cubs, encountered a setback during his rehabilitation for a neck injury, raising doubts about his return this season. Manager Craig Counsell announced that plans for Brown to begin a minor league rehab assignment have been postponed after he experienced discomfort during a throwing session on Tuesday. Brown, who has been on the injured list since June 19 due to a stress reaction in his neck, was initially expected to resume pitching soon. His current season performance shows a record of 4-2 with a 1.85 ERA over 20 games, including eight starts.
- •Brown's rehab setback puts his return to the Cubs in doubt.
- •He experienced discomfort after a throwing session on Tuesday.
- •Brown has been on the injured list since June 19.
- •He holds a 4-2 record with a 1.85 ERA this season.
- •Plans for a minor league rehab assignment are currently on hold.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs RHP Ben Brown suffers a setback with his neck injury, casting uncertainty on his return
- 9:52 PMESPN MLB — Cubs' Brown suffers setback during injury rehab
- 9:09 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Cubs’ Ben Brown Has Setback With Neck Injury - MLB Trade Rumors
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffers setback during rehab for neck injury
"PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs hoped right-hander Ben Brown could return to the pitching staff by the end of the season and be a potential multi-inning weapon in the playoffs. A setback is creating uncertainty for that vision. Sidelined by a stress reaction in his neck since June 21, Brown threw his live batting practice Tuesday morning at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., in front of Cubs staff that ...
"Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffered a setback in his rehab for a neck injury, putting his availability for the stretch run of the season in doubt. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said plans to start Brown on a minor league rehab assignment are on hold after the 26-year-old experienced discomfort during a throwing session on Tuesday.
"Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffered a setback in his rehab for a neck injury, putting his availability for the stretch run of the season in doubt.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:30 AMCubs RHP Ben Brown suffers a setback with his neck injury, casting uncertainty on his return
PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs hoped right-hander Ben Brown could return to the pitching staff by the end of the season and be a potential multi-inning weapon in the playoffs. A setback is creating uncertainty for that vision. Sidelined by a stress reaction in his neck since June 21, Brown threw his live batting practice Tuesday morning at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., in front of Cubs staff that ...
- ESPN MLBAug 26, 2026, 9:52 PMCubs' Brown suffers setback during injury rehab
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffered a setback in his rehab for a neck injury, putting his availability for the stretch run of the season in doubt.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 26, 2026, 9:09 PMCubs’ Ben Brown Has Setback With Neck Injury - MLB Trade Rumors
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown is once again dealing with symptoms related to his neck injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:40 PMCubs right-hander Ben Brown suffers setback during rehab for neck injury
Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffered a setback in his rehab for a neck injury, putting his availability for the stretch run of the season in doubt. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said plans to start Brown on a minor league rehab assignment are on hold after the 26-year-old experienced discomfort during a throwing session on Tuesday.
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