Cubs ace Justin Steele suffers post-elbow surgery setback
Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele has suffered a setback in his recovery from elbow surgery, leading to him being shut down for the time being, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. The left-hander, who had a revision elbow procedure last April, may miss his expected return around Memorial Day. Steele was one of MLB's top pitchers in 2023 and 2024 before the injury, and his absence adds to the Cubs' rotation challenges. Despite the setbacks, the Cubs have started the season strong at 17-12, just 1.5 games behind the division-leading Reds.
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MLB Cubs ace Justin Steele suffers post-elbow surgery setback By Dylan Svoboda Published April 28, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET The Cubs will be without their ace for a little while longer. Chicago southpaw Justin Steele suffered a setback in his recovery from elbow surgery, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, and has been shut down “for the time being.” Steele, 30, was eligible to come off the injured list around Memorial Day, but that “could be in jeopardy,” per Rogers. The left-hander went under the knife last April, undergoing a “revision repair,” which is a step below a full Tommy John surgery. Justin Steele of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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