Cubs’ Steele leaves start against Rays because of left forearm tightness

By: The Associated Press Posted: 2:47 PM CDT Wednesday, May. 31, 2023

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele left Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings because of left forearm tightness.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele left Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings because of left forearm tightness.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele left Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings because of left forearm tightness.

Steele retired all nine batters he faced.

He got a visit from manager David Ross and an athletic trainer with one out in the third.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris)

Steele retired the next two batters, with third baseman Patrick Wisdom making a lunging stab on Taylor Walls’ line drive foul and stopping Jose Siri’s hard grounder before throwing him out.

Hayden Wesneski came in to start the fourth inning. Steele is 6-2 with a 2.65 ERA in 12 starts.