Cubs LHP Justin Steele to undergo MRI for forearm stiffness


May 31, 2023;  Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Wrigley Field.

May 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
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chicago cubs Left-handed starter Justin Steele exited prematurely during Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with what was said to be left arm stiffness after the game — with several reports saying the team intends to give him an MRI

After Steele recorded the first out in the top of the third inning, cub Manager David Ross and trainer Nick Frangela came out to the mound after apparently discovering a problem with Steele. cub left him in the game, and Steele completed the frame

However, he gave way to Hayden Wesneski in the fourth after three perfect innings in a game cub eventually lost 4-3

Steele, 27, has been one of the biggest surprises this season. After a successful 2022 season in which he finished with a 3.18 ERA in 24 starts, he is 6-2 this season and lowered his ERA to 2.65 on Wednesday in his 12th start of the season.

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