Let’s get the worst part of the Cubs’ 4-3 loss to the Rays out of the way right at the beginning.
Justin Steele was apparently breezing through the Rays lineup. During the top of the third, David Ross and trainer Nick Frangella came out to check on Steele, who wound up finishing the inning.
Hayden Wesneski came out to throw the fourth and later, here’s what we learned:
Cubs announce Justin Steele left today's game with left forearm tightness.
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) May 31, 2023
Forearm tightness is never, ever a good thing for a pitcher.