Chicago Cubs Pitching Woes: Ben Brown Placed on Injured List, Roster Moves Made
The Chicago Cubs faced another setback as pitcher Ben Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a neck strain, with the move being retroactive to Sunday. In response to this, the team made several roster moves, including activating Matthew Boyd from the injured list to start Thursday's game against the Mets in New York. With Brown out, Colin Rea is expected to take his place in the upcoming game against the Brewers in Milwaukee, as Brown was slated to start on Friday. However, the Cubs' starting rotation for the weekend games in Milwaukee remains uncertain, with both Javier Assad and Shōta Imanaga having pitched in a doubleheader and unlikely to be available until Monday. This situation may call for another player recall, a bullpen game, or a combination of both. Fans will have to stay tuned for further updates on the Cubs' pitching plans.