Cubs pitcher Justin Steele is facing season-ending surgery on his left elbow due to elbow tendinitis. After being placed on the injured list, he sought a second opinion following an MRI. The specific type of surgery—either Tommy John or an internal brace procedure—has not yet been determined. Regardless, he will miss the entire 2025 season. The internal brace procedure generally allows for a shorter recovery of around twelve months versus the eighteen months required for Tommy John, potentially affecting his 2026 play.
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele is set to have season-ending surgery on his left elbow, with the exact procedure type yet to be determined.
After experiencing elbow tendinitis, Steele was placed on the injured list and now faces a lengthy recovery, impacting his future in the 2025 season.
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