SP - Chicago Cubs IL60
- Age 30
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Next Start
- Rank
- P #197
- Projection (?)
- 0 pts
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Availability
Justin Steele is hopeful to resume his throwing program on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Steele has yet to pitch this season as he continues to recover from UCL surgery. He suffered a setback in April but is on track to resume throwing next week. He is expected to return at some point during the second half of the season.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Justin Steele will not throw a ball for “multiple weeks."
Fantasy Impact
Counsell added that it was “hard to put ... an accurate timetable” on Steele's return. He'll be sidelined through the All-Star break.
Justin Steele was cleared to begin strengthening exercises on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Steele underwent UCL revision surgery in April 2025. He suffered a setback roughly a month ago and was subsequently ruled out for the first half of the season. Steele will now begin strengthening exercises before eventually progressing back into a throwing program.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Justin Steele's flexor strain will keep him out of the rotation until after the All-Star Break.
Fantasy Impact
Steele suffered a setback on his road to recovery. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Justin Steele suffered a setback in his recovery and has been shutdown.
Fantasy Impact
Steele was recovering from elbow surgery and targeting his return in May or June. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
