Steele returns for Cubs

NATIONAL LEAGUE
 

Chicago Cubs
NEWS: Chicago reinstated LHP Justin Steele and RHP Jorge López from the 15-day IL and optioned RHP Daniel Palencia and RHP Jack Neely to AAA-Iowa.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: After being sidelined since September 1 due to left elbow tendinitis, Steele made his return to Chicago's rotation on Tuesday and was stretched out to 57 pitches, compiling a line of 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 3 BB. It is unclear whether Chicago will shift to a six-man rotation upon Steele's return or will move one of its starters to the bullpen. Notably, Kyle Hendricks is listed as the team’s probable starter for Saturday, indicating that he will remain in the rotation for now.

Chicago also activated López from the IL after a relatively...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Luke Keaschall may need surgery; Jays lost another SP as Berrios lands on IL.
Sep 26 2025 7:06am
The Rangers will be without OF Wyatt Langford this week; E. Sosa, T. Taylor and Palencia return; Luis H. Garcia gets bad news about 2026.
Sep 25 2025 8:25am
Anthony Santander hopes to give some more punch to TOR's lineup; Ryan Jeffers back as a DH option for MIN; Albies hits shelf with hamate fracture, and more.
Sep 24 2025 8:30am
Edward Cabrera returns for the season's final week; as do Christian Vazquez and Adley Rutschman.
Sep 23 2025 7:05am
Chris Bassitt's back could mean another start for Berríos or Yesavage during the final week. Plus Woodruff, Gelof and Nolan Jones' seasons are complete.
Sep 22 2025 8:20am

Tools