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Cubs put Justin Steele on 15-day IL, recall pitching prospect Ben Brown

Chicago Sun-Times | March 31, 2024

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele, center, leaves after injuring his left leg during the fifth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) ORG XMIT: TXGP133

ARLINGTON, Texas – The prognosis on Cubs left-hander Justin Steele’s strained left hamstring was better than manager Craig Counsell anticipated after watching him limp off the field Thursday.

The Cubs put Steele on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, as expected after he was hurt fielding a bunt in the Cubs’ season opener on Thursday, and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Ben Brown.

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