Justin Steele delivered a strong performance in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
He tossed 4.2 innings, allowing no earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two. Despite Steele's solid outing, his efforts weren't enough to secure a win for the Cubs, reflecting the ongoing struggle of the team to capitalize on quality starts. Steele's season ERA now impressively stands at 0.96, with a WHIP of 0.86, indicating high-level pitching that should keep him relevant in fantasy leagues. Fantasy managers should value his ability to maintain low scoring and WHIP, but temper expectations for big strikeout numbers.