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Cubs handing Ben Brown rotation opportunity amid Matthew Boyd injury

Friday, May 8, 2026 6:57

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One defining storyline of the Chicago Cubs’ 2026 season has been injuries. From free-agent addition Tyler Austin beginning the year on the IL following offseason surgery, to losing Cade Horton for the season, Justin Steele suffering a setback, closer Daniel Palencia going down, and most recently Matthew Boyd injuring his meniscus while bending down to play with his kids , an injury that required surgery and is expected to sideline him for at least six weeks, it feels like Chicago simply cannot catch a break.

Despite all of that, the Cubs continue to win games and sit atop a highly competitive National League Central. They would not be in that position without several players stepping up in key moments, and one of the biggest has been Ben Brown. His career in Chicago had been rocky prior to this season, but after finding success in the bullpen, Brown is now set to return to the rotation following Boyd’s injury.

Out of both necessity and as a reward for his strong performance, the Chicago Cubs are moving Ben Brown back into the starting rotation.

Matthew Body, Ben Brown, Chicago Cubs , Cubs news — May 2, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown (32) pumps his arm after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Friday, May 8 was originally slated to be Boyd’s turn in the rotation, but according to Bruce Levine, that start will now go to Brown. Interestingly, the organization chose Brown instead of Javier Assad, who has filled in effectively when needed this season. Brown has not exceeded 50 pitches in any outing so far, but with Boyd expected to miss multiple weeks, the team anticipates he will stretch out quickly and take on a larger workload in the rotation moving forward.

With Boyd and others sidelined, the Cubs are essentially being forced to adjust on the fly, but Brown’s recent progression gives them a workable solution. This year Brown has a 2.10 ERA over 25.2 innings pitched, with every outing spanning multiple innings. If he continues building up his workload the way the team expects, this temporary fill-in could quickly turn into a more stable rotation role, helping Chicago weather one of its more difficult early-season injury stretches.

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