Steele returns for Cubs
Sep 19 2024
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...
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