Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele was spotted running the outfield of Wrigley Field over the weekend, which led to the dream of Steele being the Cubs' Game 1 starter against the San Diego Padres this week. Of course, a 6-month recovery from Tommy John surgery would defy logic, but Steele's presence was a reminder that the Cubs never quite replaced his spot in the starting rotation this season.
An ill-timed reminder, considering the injury to Cade Horton likely derailed the original pitching plans the Cubs had for their Wild Card series.