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Justin Steele appears to be heading to IL with a hamstring injury.
– Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele left his Opening Day start early with left hamstring tightness
– Manager Craig Counsell mentioned that Steele will likely go on the injured list and undergo an MRI
– Counsell did not speculate on how much time Steele could miss
– The team does not yet have a plan for who will take Steele’s spot in the rotation
– Left-hander Drew Smyly and right-hander Hayden Wesneski are potential candidates to replace Steele
– Ben Brown is another name on the 40-man roster to keep an eye on for the rotation spot
– The Cubs have a difficult decision to make before Steele’s next turn in the rotation against the Rockies on April 3
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