But he will be turning 30 this summer. Last year, Steele was the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Cubs, but he had to leave the game with a hamstring injury. This year, he has a goal for the ...

Cease was drafted in the sixth round by the Cubs back in 2014. In 2018, Cease, and outfield prospect Eloy Jiminez were traded ...

he has the potential to be one of the best pitchers in baseball if he’s healthy. If the opportunity presents itself, the Cubs would be wise to make an aggressive push to bring him in.

(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Cubs pitcher Caleb Thielbar delivers in the fourth inning against the White Sox during a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Feb. 22, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz.

(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Cubs infielder Justin Turner (3) gets a hit off pitcher Shota Imanaga during live batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 21, 2025 ...