Cubs Pitcher Ben Brown Undergoes Neck Surgery

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown underwent successful neck surgery on Monday in New York to address a stress fracture. A screw was implanted to aid healing. The 27-year-old right-hander is expected to begin throwing after the new year and likely return by midseason. Brown had not pitched since June 19 due to a neck strain, finishing 2026 with a 1.85 ERA in 68 innings. This condition had also bothered him in 2024.