Justin Steele had posted career bests in 2023 and 2024. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The 29-year-old previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2017, per ESPN, and it’s unclear if he’ll ...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele laughs while talking with a reporter before the opening day game between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025, in Tokyo.

Early this season, Steele is 3–1 with a 4.76 ERA in four starts. The 29-year-old had Tommy John surgery in 2017 as a minor leaguer, so this will be his second major elbow injury.