"Last bullet from my bullpen yesterday. Got cleared by Dr. Meister today. Good day for some reflection. Just wanna say thank you to everyone who's helped me along this journey to getting back to 100%. Coaches, trainers, staff, family, and everything in between."
"Provided there are no setbacks, the lefty may only need a little time in extended spring training and some minor league starts before he's ready to return. This is the point where I remind you that this would not be rushing Steele back to action."
"If anything, returning at some point in April would be right in line with standard recovery time for internal brace UCL revision like the one he underwent last year. While it's still a significant procedure, the return-to-competition timeline is typically much shorter than that following full reconstruction."
Justin Steele has been cleared by Dr. Keith Meister to resume full activity following his internal brace UCL revision surgery. The Cubs kept him off the 60-day IL, and Steele's recent bullpen session and surgeon clearance indicate he is progressing ahead of schedule. He plans to face live hitters during spring training and may only need extended spring training and minor league starts before returning. An April return aligns with standard recovery timelines for internal brace procedures, which have shorter return-to-competition periods than full reconstructions. The Cubs' pitching depth allows them to bring Steele back conservatively.
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