Cubs' Ben Brown faces rehab setback for neck injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 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.
- 9:52 PMESPN MLB — Cubs' Brown suffers setback during injury rehab
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 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.
"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- 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.
- 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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