Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2025
Ben Brown in running for Cubs' fifth rotation spot
Ben Brown struck out five but allowed four hits, walked three and suffered the loss against the Dodgers in the season opener March 18 in Tokyo.Kenta Harada/Getty Images
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MESA, Ariz. — After striking out five in 2\u2154 innings last Tuesday against the Dodgers, Ben Brown has moved into strong consideration for the fifth spot in the Cubs’ rotation.
Brown, 25, who generated 14 swinging strikes among his 65 pitches, will start Tuesday against the Braves in the exhibition finale. Brown could get the nod to make his first start March 31 in Sacramento against the Athletics.
“[If] that’s the direction we go, that’s pretty good,” manager Craig Counsell said.