The Cubs’ ace Justin Steele underwent season-ending elbow surgery, described as a “revision repair” of his UCL, which is less severe than Tommy John surgery. Manager Craig Counsell indicated that Steele’s timeline for return is about one year, suggesting he could be back early in the 2026 season, alleviating concerns about a lengthy recovery. While the Cubs may focus on internal pitching solutions, such as Colin Rea and top prospect Cade Horton, they could still seek external reinforcements if needed, with several pitchers available on the trade market.
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