Ben Brown Suffers Neck Injury Setback
Cubs starter Ben Brown has hit a snag in his return from a neck injury, casting doubt on his availability timeline.
Cubs pitcher Ben Brown has experienced a setback in his recovery from a neck injury, according to an MLB.com report. The development raises questions about when Brown will be available to return to the rotation. Neck injuries can be particularly unpredictable in terms of recovery timelines. The Cubs will likely need to adjust their pitching plans while monitoring his progress.
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