Ben Brown

Brown has generated strikeouts at an impressive rate across two major-league seasons but posted a 5.92 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 106.1 innings last year while alternating between the rotation and bullpen. His standard arsenal features a fastball and curveball, with a changeup incorporated more recently.

Fantasy Impact

A sinker is being tested this spring as an additional weapon, particularly against right-handed hitters. Brown is projected to work out of the bullpen to begin the 2026 campaign.

Ben Brown has been sent back to Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

Brown is headed back to the minors to clear a spot for Michael Soroka (shoulder) to return to the Cubs. Brown had been pitching mostly in a long-relief role for the Cubs since the beginning of August, posting a 4.50 ERA and 22-5 K/BB ratio across 18 innings in that time frame.

Ben Brown will start for the Cubs on Monday against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Brown most recently pitched in long relief after Michael Soroka left his start early with an injury. He could earn back a spot in their starting rotation.

Ben Brown allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out four over five innings in Sunday’s victory against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Brown entered Sunday’s contest struggling, having allowed 14 earned runs over his previous two starts, but he bounced back in a big way by limiting the White Sox to just one earned run. Following yesterday’s win, Brown now holds a 6.22 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with five wins and seven losses across 15 starts this season. He’s scheduled to make his next start Saturday against the Orioles.

Ben Brown allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits over four innings in a loss on Monday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Brown took over in the second inning after Ryan Brasier took over a scoreless opening frame. He remains off the fantasy radar.