Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Chicago Cubs put Ben Brown on the injured list?
Ben Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a neck strain. He last pitched on Friday in a 16-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays before the injury was announced ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets.
How many Cubs starting pitchers are currently on the injured list?
The Cubs currently have six starting pitchers on the injured list at the same time: Justin Steele, Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, Edward Cabrera, and Ben Brown. That number counts Boyd, who is expected to return by Thursday.
What are Ben Brown's stats for the 2025 season?
Ben Brown has recorded a 1.85 ERA in 20 games this season, including a 1.70 ERA with a 25.0 K% in eight starts. He has not given up more than three runs in any of his appearances, and the Cubs won six of his eight starts.
Who will start for the Cubs while Ben Brown is out?
Matthew Boyd was brought back a day or two earlier than planned and will start Thursday's series finale against the Mets. Vince Velasquez was also called up from Triple-A Iowa to help cover starting innings in a bulk role.
When will Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele return from the injured list?
Taillon is expected to be out until after the All-Star break due to a hamstring strain. Steele, recovering from elbow surgery on the 60-day IL, is not expected to start games this season if he returns at all.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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