The Cubs recalled right-hander Ben Brown from Triple-A Iowa before their series opener against the Royals and optioned reliever Ethan Roberts. Brown spent just shy of four weeks i

Unfortunately, he might not have that luxury anymore. Not after young righty Ben Brown got lit up in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Royals, allowing seven runs (six earned) in four innings of work after taking over for opener Ryan Brasier.

In his last start for Iowa, Brown threw five shutout innings and struck out five. He threw 62 pitches, so perhaps could throw 70-75 tonight. That