The NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs suffered a tough blow with ace lefty Justin Steele needing season-ending Tommy John surgery, the team announced Sunday. Steele was initially expected to miss ...

Whether Steele requires Tommy John surgery hasn't yet been determined, but he will undergo a reconstructive procedure on his elbow to repair his flexor tendon and treat his UCL, according to reports.

It was unclear whether Steele, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2017, will need another full ligament-replacement procedure or a Tommy John revision with an internal brace. The 29-year-old left ...

Counsell wouldn’t speculate how long Steele might be sidelined or the possible severity of the injury, such as Tommy John surgery, which the 29-year-old had in 2017. “There’s no decisions ...

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that it's "unclear" if the procedure is a primary repair or Tommy John surgery, but Steele's season is over regardless. The Cubs previously placed the lefty on the 15 ...