Justin Steele
MLB Injury Report

Justin Steele Injury Status

Chicago Cubs • SP
Latest Injury Status
60-day IL
IL60

Steele has been out all season while recovering from UCL revision surgery and a flexor strain. He is physically ready to pitch now, having made four rehab appearances this month, but the Cubs have decided he's not a fit for their playoff roster. Steele could earn consideration in subsequent rounds, if his team advances.

Injury Details

Body Part
Elbow
Location
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Side
Left
Expected Return
Feb 1, 2027

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Justin Steele Injury History

October 14, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Steele (elbow) is not on the Cubs' roster for their wild-card series versus the Padres, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
September 29, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Steele (elbow) threw a bullpen session off the mound at Petco Park on Monday, John Fanta of NBC Sports reports.
September 28, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that the team doesn't plan to activate Steele (elbow) from the 60-day injured list this weekend, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
September 24, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Steele will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
September 1, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Steele (elbow) is hoping to start a rehab assignment after throwing two more live bullpen sessions, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
August 24, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Steele (elbow) is close to being cleared to face hitters, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
August 19, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Steele (elbow) will throw from flat ground and then toss 20 pitches off a mound Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

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