The Chicago Cubs have lost starting pitcher Justin Steele for the season due to flexor tendon and UCL damage in his pitching elbow. It is uncertain whether he will need Tommy John surgery or the internal brace procedure, but his season is over. He may potentially return in 2026 with the internal brace procedure. Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to flexor tendon/UCL surgery, pushing his return deeper into the summer. Colin Rea will start in his place against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs will need to address their rotation depth with Steele out, as he has been a reliable starter for the team in recent years. Despite the setback, the Cubs currently hold the top spot in the NL Central with a strong run differential. They may look to add pitching before the July 31 trade deadline to bolster their rotation.
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Justin Steele injury: Cubs lose valuable starter to season-ending elbow surgery
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