Justin Steele: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The Chicago Cubs are in the market for a quality starting pitcher after the news of Justin Steele missing the entirety of the 2025 season with Tommy John surgery.

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Chicago Cubs’ other lefty ace is easing the burden of a lost Justin Steele

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a tough spot after elbow surgery ended the season for lefty ace, Justin Steele. Replacing their most consistently excellent starter won’t be an easy task, although the team has continued to perform very well, despite his absence.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Looking ahead to NL Central club options

MLBTR continues our division by division look at next year’s team/mutual option class with the NL Central. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side. Generally, if the team is willing to retain the player at the option price, the player will decline his end in search of a better free agent deal.

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Justin Steele News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Cubs-Angels Trade Idea Helps Chicago Find Justin Steele Replacement

The Chicago Cubs have no problems scoring runs, leading Major League Baseball with 145 as of Tuesday morning. However, they lost their ace, Justin Steele, who is out for the season and maybe a decent chunk of 2026 after undergoing UCL surgery on his left elbow this past Friday.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Chicago Cubs acquire 36-year-old former All-Star from the Seattle Mariners

The Chicago Cubs got some terrible news last week when it was announced left-hander Justin Steele would miss the rest of this season due to an elbow injury that required surgery.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Chicago Cubs expected to trade promising outfielder for pitching help: Report

The Chicago Cubs need starting pitching help after losing left-hander Justin Steele for the rest of the season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery to repair his left elbow.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 21

Cubs Might Go After Royals' $3 Million Starter To Replace Justin Steele

Are the Kansas City Royals on an unexpected path to becoming sellers before July’s trade deadline? If so, Kansas City has one starting pitcher who could receive inquiries from multiple teams, including the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Blockbuster Cubs Trade Idea Lands $74 Million 1.62 ERA Starter

Jed Hoyer's recent comments about the Chicago Cubs looking to fill Justin Steele's rotation spot internally were a major concern. If that stays true, there's a good chance that Hoyer won’t return next season.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 20

Chicago Cubs: Could another pitcher be lost for the season with elbow injury?

The Chicago Cubs recently suffered the most devastating pitching-related blow possible when they lost lefty ace Justin Steele for the season due to an elbow injury.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Cubs Trade Idea Lands White Sox Ace to Replace Justin Steele

Until the Chicago Cubs make a move for a Justin Steele replacement, it’ll be interesting to see how the team performs. While the Cubs have done everything

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Cubs trade proposal for Twins’ $73.5 million ace after Justin Steele injury

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for a pitcher. The ace of their staff, Justin Steele, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an elbow injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Insider Reveals Cubs' Stance Heading Into Trade Deadline Amid Steele Injury

Every Chicago Cubs fan in the world wants the team to make a move at the deadline. With the Justin Steele injury, that move has to be made sooner rather than later.

Justin Steele News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Cubs' Justin Steele undergoes UCL revision surgery

The Cubs lost ace southpaw Justin Steele for the year last week when it was announced he’d need season-ending elbow surgery, but Steele didn’t actually go under the knife until Friday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 19

Chicago Cubs manager issues update on Justin Steele, time frame for rehab and comeback

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell issued an update on ace lefty Justin Steele and his rehab plans, as well as a general idea of when the team could see him take the mound again.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 18

Cubs ace Justin Steele undergoes surgery, shares hospital photo

Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele underwent elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media. Post-surgery, he posted a smiling photo on X from his hospital bed, his arm heavily wrapped and resting on a pillow.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 18

Chicago Cubs add and subtract two players before the Diamondbacks series

The Chicago Cubs received a devastating blow to their starting rotation as news came out that one of their top left-handers, Justin Steele will miss the rest of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / April 18

Chicago Cubs' Ace Sends Heartfelt Message on 'X' As He Readies For Tommy John Surgery

Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele will miss the rest of the season because of Tommy John surgery, but he's vowed to come back better than ever. Prior to surgery on Friday, Steele posted the following on social media: Surgery today.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 17

Chicago Cubs will be aggressive in trade market for 'all-in' run, says MLB Insider

The Chicago Cubs were expected to do well this season and work their way into postseason play. So far, they’ve been living up to those expectations. For the most part, the team had been riding feel-good waves of momentum, until they got hit with some true buzzkill news– ace Justin Steele would have to undergo season-ending elbow surgery.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 16

Cubs Reportedly 'Remain Focused' on Internal Options To Replace Justin Steele

The Chicago Cubs were dealt devastating news when it was revealed that Justin Steele would be undergoing season-ending surgery on his left elbow and forearm.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / April 14

Without Justin Steele, the Cubs Must Rely on Their Depth

Chicago Cubs front office people have said time and time again that “you can never have enough pitching.” That rings so true after news dropped Sunday that Justin Steele will miss the rest of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 13

Cubs LHP Justin Steele needs elbow surgery, done for year

Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele will have reconstructive elbow surgery and miss the rest of the season, manager Craig Counsell said Sunday. It was not yet known if Steele would need full Tommy John surgery or just a partial repair, according to ESPN.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / April 13

Cubs' strong start could be derailed by pitcher's season-ending injury

The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start in 2025, entering Sunday's game with a 10-7 record and sitting atop the National League Central. They are going to have to find a way to continue that strong start without one of their best starting pitchers.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Cubs suffer gut punch with lefty set to undergo season-ending surgery

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

Cubs place Justin Steele on IL

The Cubs placed lefty Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list due to tendinitis in his left elbow, per a team announcement. Righty Ethan Roberts has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his spot on the roster.