The Cubs’ ace Justin Steele underwent season-ending elbow surgery, described as a “revision repair” of his UCL, which is less severe than Tommy John surgery. Manager Craig Counsell indicated that Steele’s timeline for return is about one year, suggesting he could be back early in the 2026 season, alleviating concerns about a lengthy recovery. While the Cubs may focus on internal pitching solutions, such as Colin Rea and top prospect Cade Horton, they could still seek external reinforcements if needed, with several pitchers available on the trade market.
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Shohei Ohtani has been activated from the paternity list and will join the Los Angeles Dodgers for their series finale against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, after his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby girl. The Dodgers designated Eddie Rosario for assignment to make room for Ohtani on the roster; Rosario had batted .339 with a .948 OPS in the minors but only 1-for-4 in two games with the Dodgers. Ohtani has...
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