The Chicago Cubs say pitcher Ben Brown has had surgery for a stress fracture in his neck, and he is unlikely to resume throwing until midseason. Yahoo Sports, citing AP, reports that the 27-year-old right-hander underwent the operation in New York on Monday.
The Athletic adds more context on Brown’s performance before the injury, noting his 1.85 ERA across 68 innings in 2026 and that his season ended in June. It also frames the recovery as longer than midseason, describing spinal surgery with an expectation to return during the first half of 2027. Other coverage emphasizes the potential impact on the next season while maintaining optimism for a return.
