Justin Steele Injury Status & Updates - MLB

Latest Injury Status

60-day IL

IL60

Steele has been ramping up his activity since being cleared to resume throwing in early August. He's scheduled for two more live bullpen sessions (one of which takes place Tuesday), after which he'll be evaluated to determine whether he can embark on a rehab assignment. Steele hasn't pitched since April 7, 2025 and underwent UCL revision surgery on his left elbow one month later.

Injury Details

Body Part

Elbow

Location

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Side

Left

Expected Return

Sep 15, 2026

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Justin Steele Injury History

August 30, 2026

60-day IL • Elbow

Surgery

Steele (elbow) is hoping to start a rehab assignment after throwing two more live bullpen sessions, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

August 24, 2026

60-day IL • Elbow

Surgery

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Steele (elbow) is close to being cleared to face hitters, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

August 19, 2026

60-day IL • Elbow

Surgery

Steele (elbow) will throw from flat ground and then toss 20 pitches off a mound Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Latest Justin Steele Injury Updates

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