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MESA, Ariz. — After striking out five in 2u2154 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.