The Chicago Cubs have been one of the most injured teams in baseball, and that goes doubly so for the Cubs pitching staff. Counsell recently gave an office update on the status of various pitchers currently on the Cubs, with some details for their return. Three injured Cubs pitchers are moving closer to the moundEdward Cabrera hasn't taken to the mound for the Cubs since late June, missing starts due to a moderate left hamstring strain. Craig Counsell provides updates on key pitcher injuries ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/JvZVeERKrG — Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 29, 2026Counsell referred to Ben Brown as "essentially a spring training pitcher". He quickly became on of the pitchers that Counsell relied upon heavily until being sidelined with a strained neck.