Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a left neck strain, which has been diagnosed as a stress reaction. Manager Craig Counsell mentioned the uniqueness of the injury and the uncertainty regarding Brown's recovery timeline.
Cubs' Ben Brown Diagnosed With Stress Reaction In Neck https://t.co/cEOE3SpTB4 https://t.co/f4Ld7fZGKN
Ben Brown has been diagnosed with a "unique" injury, according to the Cubs https://t.co/JiyQQxmWnP
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his neck, manager Craig Counsell said: “We’re still trying to figure out how long and what it means and what he can do. It’s a unique injury for a pitcher, so we’re trying to just get some more opinions.”
Ben Brown diagnosed with stress reaction in neck. Sounds like it will be longer than a 15-day IL stint.
Cubs place rookie RHP Brown (neck strain) on IL https://t.co/heEcRNKaAG
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to Sunday because of a left neck strain. https://t.co/mWSNbnzgNa