Justin Steele Has a New Deal with the Cubs

Going to an arb hearing isn’t always the worst thing to happen, but it certainly can cause some nasty feelings, especially coming from the player. Luckily, the Chicago Cubs have avoided arbitration with Justin Steele as the two sides have agreed on a new deal.

Thursday marks the deadline for players and teams to present their final numbers for a 2026 salary and Steele has officially agreed to a $6.775 million contract for this year. Steele, who was limited to four starts in 2025 and was shut down after suffering an elbow injury...