Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List, Designate Eduarniel Núñez
The Chicago Cubs face a depleted pitching rotation after placing starters Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the injured list.
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The Chicago Cubs have added two pitchers to the injured list. Ben Brown is sidelined with neck strain, while Edward Cabrera was placed on the IL after being carted off the field with a left leg injury.
Coverage from AP News, ESPN, MLB.com, and The New York Times emphasizes the loss of rotation depth. Yahoo Sports reports the addition of both players to the IL simultaneously.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the organization has also designated Eduarniel Núñez. Coverage does not specify the duration of the injuries for Brown or Cabrera.
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Quick answers
Why is Ben Brown on the injured list?
Ben Brown was placed on the IL with neck strain.
How did Edward Cabrera sustain his injury?
Cabrera suffered a left leg injury and was carted off the field.
What action was taken regarding Eduarniel Núñez?
The Cubs have designated Eduarniel Núñez.
Coverage (7)
- Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera headed to IL after being carted off the field with a left leg injury AP News · 7h ago
- Cubs add 2 more pitchers to injured list with Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Cubs lose another piece of their rotation as Ben Brown hits the IL with neck strain The New York Times · 7h ago
- Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets Box Score, Summary, and Team Stats CBS Sports · 7h ago
- Cubs place RHP Brown on IL with neck strain MLB.com · 7h ago
- Cubs place starters Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera on injured list ESPN · 7h ago
- Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List, Designate Eduarniel Núñez MLB Trade Rumors · 7h ago broke it first
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