The Cubs have placed Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list due to elbow tendonitis, with Ethan Roberts recalled as a corresponding move. Despite being in first place in the NL Central, losing Steele is a blow as he had a strong performance in his last outing. The team will need to find a replacement starter for Steele in the short term, with Colin Rea being a likely candidate from their Triple-A rotation. the text you provided.
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Free agent reliever Brooks Raley recently threw a bullpen session for over 12 scouts in Texas, as reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. Raley, who is approximately 11 months post-Tommy John surgery that ended his time with the Mets, showcased an impressive 2.80 ERA in 2023, with seven scoreless innings and three saves before his injury. The 36-year-old lefty is known for his breaking balls, particularly a low-80s sweeper, and could attract interest from...
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