"Justin Steele has had a setback in his recovery and his original target return date is now 'in jeopardy.' He was recovering from elbow surgery and is eligible to come off the IL around Memorial Day, but that could be in jeopardy."
"Cubs pitcher Justin Steele was looking way ahead-of-schedule around Spring Training, leading to speculation that the Cubs might not place him on the 60-day IL to allow for an earlier return."
"Unlike Cade Horton, who faced a full reconstruction, Steele was fortunate enough to avoid that fate and underwent internal bracing instead, but now his recovery has hit a snag."
Justin Steele, a lefty starter for the Cubs, has encountered a setback in his recovery from elbow surgery, leading to concerns about his original target return date. Initially, he was ahead of schedule during Spring Training, raising hopes for an earlier return. However, recent reports confirm that he has been shut down temporarily, and his eligibility to come off the injured list around Memorial Day is now uncertain. This situation mirrors past injury developments within the team, highlighting ongoing challenges.
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