Cubs Place Ben Brown On Injured List, DFA Eduarniel Núñez

Key Points:

• The Chicago Cubs have placed right-handers Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring strain and neck strain, respectively, continuing their ongoing injury challenges.
• To fill roster gaps, the Cubs recalled Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A, selected Vince Velasquez's contract, designated Eduarniel Núñez for assignment, and added Tyler Ferguson as the 27th man for a doubleheader.
• Brown had been a key rotation contributor with a 1.70 ERA over eight starts but now faces an uncertain recovery timeline, with his IL stint retroactive to June 21.
• The Cubs' rotation remains depleted with multiple pitchers on the injured list, including Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, Cade Horton (out for the season), and Justin Steele (likely to return as a reliever if at all).
• Cubs president Jed Hoyer is actively seeking pitching reinforcements but expects significant trades to occur only after the All-Star break; meanwhile, the team must decide Núñez's future within five days as he struggles with command and performance issues.