Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (arm) threw a successful bullpen Tuesday, per Marquee Sports Network's Tony Andracki. The 27-year-old was scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Sunday but was scratched with general arm fatigue. He is now expected to make his next scheduled start after his successful bullpen session. Steele turned in decent numbers in 2022, going 4-7 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 24.6% strikeout rate in 24 starts. He isn't the most exciting starting option, but he could be a useful streaming option at times throughout the season.

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (arm) was scratched from his Cactus League debut on Sunday due to general arm fatigue. The plan is to give him a few days to rest before he throws a bullpen session. Javier Assad will now start in Steele's place on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As of right now, this doesn't sound like a very serious issue, but we'll know more once he throws a bullpen next week. As long as the 27-year-old southpaw doesn't have more setbacks, he'll have time to get ready for Opening Day. In his second big-league season last year, Steele impressed with a 3.18 ERA (3.20 FIP), 1.35 WHIP and 24.6% strikeout rate in 119 innings and 24 starts for the Cubbies. The emerging left-hander should open the year as the No. 2 starter for Chicago behind Marcus Stroman, if he's healthy.

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (back) threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday and is expected to throw one more high-intensity bullpen, but it sounds as though he will not make it back to make another start for the Cubs in 2022. "It just makes sense to me to just go ahead and send him off on a high note," manager David Ross said about Steele. It doesn't make sense for the Cubs to rush the 27-year-old southpaw back with nothing to play for this year. Steele showed plenty of improvement in his sophomore season in the big leagues, going 4-7 with a 3.18 ERA (3.21 FIP), a 1.35 WHIP, 126 strikeouts and 50 walks in 119 innings pitched over his 24 starts for the Cubbies.

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, with the move being retroactive to Sept. 2. The earliest he can return will be on Sept. 17. Steele hasn't pitched for the Cubs since Aug. 26, also being put on the restricted list because of his vaccination status for a series in Toronto against the Blue Jays. With the 27-year-old on the shelf, pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski was called up from Triple-A Iowa and is a leading candidate to start this weekend against the San Francisco Giants in his MLB debut. Steele has been solid in 2022, going 4-7 with a 3.18 ERA (3.20 FIP), a 1.35 WHIP and a 126:50 K:BB in 119 innings pitched over his 24 starts.

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele left his Friday start against the Milwaukee Brewers with an apparent injury to his left leg or knee. Steele departed with one out in the sixth inning, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six and walking four. The 27-year-old grabbed at the back of his left knee after a fly-out in the inning and appeared to be trying to stretch it out. Trainers came out to check on him and he left shortly after. Look for the Cubs to update the lefty's status after Friday's game concludes.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele will make his next start Friday against the Miami Marlins. He was initially scheduled to start on Wednesday, but the contest was postponed due to inclement weather. The 27-year-old posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and an 87:42 K: BB across 91 innings in 2022. He had been excellent over his last five appearances, owning a 2.05 ERA while striking out 26 batters over 26 1/3 frames. Fantasy managers can use Steele as a streamer in a plus matchup against Miami.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to place pitcher Justin Steele on the paternity list. He did not travel with the team to Los Angeles while he awaited the birth of his child. The 26-year-old owns a 4.13 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 76 strikeouts across 76 1/3 innings in 2022. He will miss the next few days and return to the big leagues sometime next week. Drew Smyly is expected to be activated from the injured list either Saturday or Sunday to make a start against the Dodgers to replace Steele. The southpaw had been solid before landing on the injured list with a strained right oblique. Smyly posted a 3.80 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 34 strikeouts over 42 2/3 innings in 2022.

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Justin Steele (finger) had a strong outing against the San Diego Padres on Monday, despite pitching through a blister on his left middle finger. The 26-year-old tossed seven innings and allowed six hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out three. He suffered a blister on his left middle finger in the first inning of the game after he attempted to field a comebacker. Trainers came onto the field and cut the skin off his blister so it wouldn't tear. After the game, Steele stated that he pain was manageable for him so he kept throwing. He's now earned quality starts in two straight outings and he has a 4.33 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP on the year. His next start will be against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele went five innings in Monday's no-decision. The lefty allowed four hits, three runs, two walks and struck out four on the afternoon. Steele pitched very well out of the bullpen in the first half of the season and has been working strictly as a starter in the second half of the season. Steele possesses good stuff on the mound, but he hasn't proved much for fantasy managers to trust him in redraft leagues. For the season, Steele is 3-2 with a 3.75 ERA. Next up for the left-hander will be a date against Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele threw five shutout innings in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. The lefty allowed one hit, zero runs, three walks and struck out three. The pitching prospect spent the first half of the season in the bullpen, but has been pitching exclusively as a starting pitcher in the second half. Steele improves to 3-2 on the season and now has a 3.48 ERA. Steele doesn't provide much value in redraft leagues, but is a name to consider in deeper dynasty leagues. Next up for Steele will be a matchup versus the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele went 3 2/3 innings in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Colorado Rockies. The rookie allowed five hits, four runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. Steele opened the year as a relief pitcher, but has been working as a starter down the stretch. The lefty has now made three starts for the season and has only gone five innings in one of those. Steele earned a no-decision this evening and his record remains 2-2 with a 4.15 ERA. The lefty is a name to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues, but offers minimal value in redraft leagues at the moment. Next up for Steele will be a matchup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele picked up a loss in his second start of the season versus the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Steele went four innings and allowed five hits, two runs, three walks and struck out five on the evening. The pitching prospect will be in the rotation for the rest of the season for the Cubs, but his innings could be limited. Steele has shown good stuff on the mound and is worth watching in deeper mixed leagues, but he can remain on the waiver wire until he is able to go deeper into games for wins and quality starts. Next up for Steele will be a matchup versus the Colorado Rockies on Monday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele picked up the loss in his first career start versus the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. Steele worked out of the bullpen earlier this season and pitched well, but the Cubs recently stretched him out in Triple-A Iowa with the club beginning a rebuild. Steele went five innings on the afternoon and allowed five hits, three runs, one walk and struck out one. Steele held his own, but got hurt by a solo home run by Willy Adames and a two-run homer by Avisail Garcia. The Cubs are switching to a six-man rotation and Steele is worth keeping an eye on. Steele is now 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA and will face the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.