Steele’s Return Could Shake Up Cubs’ Playoff Push | Chicago Cubs News

Justin Steele is poised to make his return to the mound this Wednesday in a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa, marking a major milestone after 17 months off due to elbow surgery and a flexor strain. His comeback has been methodical—resuming throwing in June and facing live BP recently—and now, with playoffs looming, his potential return as a reliever could be a game-changer for the Cubs’ bullpen. Manager Craig Counsell and GM Jed Hoyer expect a cautious reintroduction, but Steele’s determination and past dominance—including an All-Star nod—make his comeback one of the season’s most anticipated stories. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca6937fcca5dbd43