Cubs' Justin Steele recovery is progressing, but no timetable for his return
<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a> left-hander Justin Steele said he is making progress in his recovery from an injury to his pitching elbow that has sidelined him for more than a year, though he has no target date for his return.</p><p>Steele would love nothing more than to be back, though he is also mindful of the setback he suffered rehabbing in April.</p><p>“Obviously, I want to be back,” he said. “Front office, the pitching coaches, the team — everybody wants me back.
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Justin Steele, a left‑handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, is recovering from an elbow injury that kept him out for over a year. He says his rehab is going well but he has not set a date for his return. Steele wants to be back on the mound, yet he is careful not to rush his comeback after a setback in April.
Why it matters
Steele is an important part of the Cubs' pitching rotation, so his health affects the team's chances to win. Fans and the organization are eager to see him return to full strength.
- What injury is Justin Steele recovering from?
- He is recovering from an elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than a year.
- Does Steele have a target date for his return?
- No, he said he does not have a timetable for coming back.
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Cubs' Justin Steele recovery is progressing, but no timetable for his return
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