Ben Brown’s Return in Jeopardy | Chicago Cubs News

Ben Brown’s comeback hopes take a major hit as he felt neck pain returning during live batting practice, forcing the Cubs to pause his rehab and delay his potential return for the postseason. Once on track for his first All-Star nod with a stellar 1.85 ERA, the injury threatens his playoff impact — especially after he dealt with a similar issue last year that derailed his rookie season. With just four and a half weeks left in the regular season, the team is now prioritizing his long-term health over immediate game action, even if it means sacrificing postseason momentum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23705b070340e877