Ben Brown, a right-hander for the Chicago Cubs, is on track to return from the injured list after the All-Star break in the second half of July, according to manager Craig Counsell.

Ben Brown of the Chicago Cubs was placed on the IL with a left-sided neck strain. He has begun a throwing program and may return to the rotation before the All-Star break.

Ben Brown is one of the Cubs pitchers who has been put on the IL in the past three weeks.

Ben Brown made some good starts for the Cubs this season, contributing to the team's strong rotation performance early on before they faced struggles in other areas.

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown progresses in recovery from a neck issue, changes timeline, and reflects on the positive outlook ahead.