The Chicago Cubs shut down right-hander Ben Brown for the remainder of the 2024 season due to a stress reaction in his neck. Multiple outlets report that Brown has not pitched since June and will not return, allowing time for full recovery.
The injury comes as Chicago’s season outlook remains tied to its postseason race. Yahoo Sports specifies that Brown has been sidelined since mid-June and that the team is using a cautious approach given the neck issue. While Brown’s season role shifts are also cited, with his more productive stretch occurring after he moves into a starting role, Newsweek frames the decision in the context of postseason pressure.
Across reports, the focus stays on the same point: Brown is ruled out for the rest of the year because of the neck injury, with his absence beginning in June.
