HEALTHCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Why Cubs' Ben Brown sees injury as blessing in disguise, even amid threat to him starting again this season
Cubs pitcher Ben Brown views his stress fracture in his neck as a blessing despite it threatening his starting role this season. The injury, previously misdiagnosed in 2024 as a benign growth, allows for clearer treatment and quicker recovery this time. However, the Cubs may not have enough time to prepare him as a starter before the season ends, similar to teammate Justin Steele's situation.
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