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Justin Steele Clarifies Timeline for Cubs Return After Getting Medical Clearance
- Steele said he is fully cleared for baseball activities with no restrictions and expects to return with a May or June timeline.
- Chicago Cubs aim to ramp Steele up slowly, using him to strengthen a rotation that already has seven healthy arms.
- Steele’s return follows his elbow surgery revision of the UCL, with 11 months into recovery.
- Steele previously went 16-5 with a 3.06 ERA in 2023 before the elbow injury.
- The Cubs entered spring with seven healthy starters slated for depth, including Imanaga and Taillon.
- Manager and Marquee Network coverage highlighted Steele’s progress since his April surgery last year.
- The update is timely as Chicago faced postseason depth issues but advanced to the NLCS.
- Steele’s return would potentially add another starter for October contention.
- Post-surgery progress has been shared through social media and press availability.
- The Cubs’ long-term goal is to optimize their rotation for another playoff run.
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