Cubs' Justin Steele shut down in rehab from Tommy John surgery in latest hit to Chicago pitching staff
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, recovering from Tommy John surgery, has been shut down in his rehab due to a setback and will be re-evaluated in a month, delaying his return until at least the All-Star break or possibly August. The move adds to Chicago's mounting pitching injuries, which already include Cade Horton and several key relievers. Despite the setbacks, the Cubs have remained competitive with a 17-12 record and a recent 10-game winning streak. The current rotation features Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, and Colin Rea, with Javier Assad as the likely sixth starter.
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Cubs' Justin Steele shut down in rehab from Tommy John surgery in latest hit to Chicago pitching staff Steele was working his way back after undergoing Tommy John surgery last April By Matt Snyder Apr 28, 2026 at 7:41 pm ET • 1 min read Getty Images The Cubs pitching staff has been absolutely ravaged with injuries and more bad news popped up on Tuesday. Lefty Justin Steele, who had Tommy John surgery last April, suffered a setback in his rehab and had to be shut down. He will be re-evaluated in a month, per Cubs manager Craig Counsell (via The Athletic). "This is a place that's hard because there's not much you can say to make a person feel better in this situation," Counsell said. "The grind of a rehab, unfortunately, can do this to you.
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