Manager Craig Counsell provided an update on Steele’s surgery and recovery outlook: “We’re looking at kind of about a year timeframe,” Counsell told reporters before Saturday’s game. “Obviously, he’s got a long rehab ahead of him, and he’ll get started soon, and he’ll put all the work in, and we’ll see where that gets us.”

Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele underwent elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media. Post-surgery, he posted a smiling photo on X from his hospital bed, his arm heavily wrapped and resting on a pillow.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele has provided an update following his season-ending surgery. The southpaw took to social media to thank fans after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery. The details of Steele's surgery have yet to be announced. "Appreciate the prayers and thoughts.. God is good," Steele wrote.