Justin Steele#9

Iowa Cubs·BBRef

RSTeam BAUTISTA FLBTampa Bay Rays

60-Day-IL · Elbow· Est. Sep 20

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: L / L

Born: Jul 11, 1995 (31)

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 205 lbs

Owned: 2.9%

From: Lucedale, MS

Drafted: 2014

Justin Steele

#960-Day-IL · Elbow· Est. Sep 20

Iowa Cubs BBRef

RSTeam BAUTISTA FLBTampa Bay Rays

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: L / L

Born:

Steele will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

2w agoRotowire

Steele has managed to successfully toss several bullpen sessions, proving that he's ready to progress to facing live hitters. He'll presumably need to make at least a few appearances in the minors before being activated from the 60-day injured list, at which point he would likely provide support for the Cubs out of the bullpen considering he won't have enough time to build back up to a starter's workload.

Steele (elbow) is hoping to start a rehab assignment after throwing two more live bullpen sessions, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3w agoRotowire

Steele has been gradually increasing the frequency and intensity of his throwing sessions since he was cleared to start playing catch earlier this month. He's scheduled for two more live batting practice sessions, after which he'll be re-evaluated before potentially sent out on a rehab appearance. Steele hasn't pitched since April 7, 2025 after undergoing UCL revision surgery on his left elbow one month later.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Steele (elbow) is close to being cleared to face hitters, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Aug 19Rotowire

Steele had UCL revision surgery last May and was nearing a rehab assignment when he suffered a flexor strain in late April. He resumed throwing off the mound Aug. 1 and is nearly ready to face hitters, presumably in a live batting practice session. Steele won't have enough time to ramp up for a starter's workload, but he has a chance to help the Cubs as a reliever in September.

Steele (elbow) will throw from flat ground and then toss 20 pitches off a mound Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Jul 31Rotowire

Steele has been sidelined all season, first as he continued his recovery from UCL revision surgery and later after suffering a flexor strain in April. The left-hander will not have enough time to get stretched out as a starting pitcher this season, but a return late in the year as a reliever is possible.

Steele (elbow) was cleared to begin ramping up his throwing program Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Jul 8Rotowire

Steele began a throwing program in late June, and although he's started to increase the intensity of his throwing sessions, the Cubs will hold off on having him throw off a mound until the first week of August. The left-hander won't have enough time to build up and be available as a starter this year, but returning as a reliever late in the season isn't out of the question.

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Year by Year

Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2021CHC	20	9	4	4	0	57.0	50	12	27	59	4.26	1.35
2022CHC	24	24	4	7	0	119.0	111	8	50	126	3.18	1.35
2023CHC	30	30	16	5	0	173.1	167	14	36	176	3.06	1.17
2024CHC	24	24	5	5	0	134.2	111	12	37	135	3.07	1.10
2025CHC	4	4	3	1	0	22.2	21	5	5	21	4.76	1.15
Career	102	91	32	22	0	506.2	460	51	155	517	3.30	1.21
Year	G	GS	W	L	SV	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP