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Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown undergoes neck surgery in hopes of putting recurring issue behind him
LAS VEGAS — The Chicago Cubs already faced a monumental task this offseason to build out a rotation that was marred by injuries this year and has lost multiple starters to free agency. Now the Cubs have been hit with more uncertainty surrounding another pitcher they were hoping to count on in 2027. Right-hander Ben Brown underwent cervical spine surgery Monday in New York to address the ...
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- EssentiallySportsChicago GM Shares Concerning Update on Cubs’ Ben Brown After Neck ScareBen Brown, the Chicago Cubs right-hander, posted a 1.85 ERA and a team-best 2.0 fWAR in 2026, then lost the final three months to a neck issue that has now required spine surgery. His absence adds another setback for a rotation already short on healthy arms, and he edged left-hander Shota Imanaga’s 1.8 fWAR even
- Yahoo SportsChicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown undergoes neck surgery in hopes of putting recurring issue behind himLAS VEGAS — The Chicago Cubs already faced a monumental task this offseason to build out a rotation that was marred by injuries this year and has lost multiple starters to free agency. Now the Cubs have been hit with more uncertainty surrounding another pitcher they were hoping to count on in 2027. Right-hander Ben Brown underwent cervical spine surgery Monday in New York to address the ...