Manager Craig Counsell provided an update on Steele’s surgery and recovery outlook: “We’re looking at kind of about a year timeframe,” Counsell told reporters before Saturday’s game. “Obviously, he’s got a long rehab ahead of him, and he’ll get started soon, and he’ll put all the work in, and we’ll see where that gets us.”

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele underwent his scheduled elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media. Appreciate the prayers and thoughts. God is good,” Steele said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The post also contained an image of Steele in a hospital bed with his arm in a brace.

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele underwent elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media. A former All-Star, the Chicago ace was 3-1 in four starts this season.