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Cubs' Justin Steele progresses in rehab from elbow injury

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Cubs' Justin Steele progresses in rehab from elbow injury

Summary

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele continues his recovery from a left elbow flexor strain. After throwing a bullpen session at Wrigley Field on September 13, he will return to Triple-A Iowa to further his rehab. Steele initially started this assignment on September 2, marking his first affiliated game action in nearly 17 months. In three appearances, he has pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing six runs, four earned, and striking out six. Manager Craig Counsell indicated that Steele will require additional game action before a roster decision is made, with expectations of at least one more appearance in Iowa’s upcoming road series against Omaha.

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Status Watch

•Justin Steele is on a rehab assignment following elbow surgery.
•He threw a bullpen session at Wrigley Field on September 13.
•Steele has made three appearances for Triple-A Iowa since September 2.
•Cubs management is evaluating him as a multi-inning reliever.
•One more rehab appearance is expected before a roster assessment.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Justin Steele's next step amid recovery from elbow injury

What they're saying

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Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is moving into the next stage of his comeback as he works back from a left elbow flexor strain. The latest Cubs injury update puts the former All-Star on track for a potential late-season return. MLB.com’s Cubs injury report, last updated on Sunday, noted that Steele threw a bullpen session at Wrigley Field […] The post Cubs news: Justin Steele's next step amid recovery from elbow injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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