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Cubs Place Justin Steele on Injured List Following Stellar Performance

The left-hander's recurring elbow tendinitis sidelines him after a dominant outing, prompting the recall of Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 7: Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Apr 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele (35) delivers against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Justin Steele has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow tendinitis, an issue that also sidelined him last September.
  • The move is retroactive to Tuesday, following Steele’s seven scoreless innings and eight strikeouts against the Texas Rangers.
  • Steele currently holds a 3-1 record with a 4.76 ERA in four starts this season, continuing his solid career with the Cubs.
  • The Cubs have recalled right-hander Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa to fill Steele’s roster spot in the pitching rotation.
  • Roberts, 27, has delivered 4 1/3 scoreless innings in Triple-A this season and brings prior MLB experience from his 2022 stint with the Cubs.