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Chicago Cubs Announce Flurry of Roster Moves, Steele to Injured List

The Chicago Cubs announced a flurry of roster moves on Monday that saw Justin Steele head to the injured list.

Kade Kistner

Chicago Cubs Announce Flurry of Roster Moves, Steele to Injured List
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The Chicago Cubs have announced numerous roster moves that have shaken up the roster picture. Perhaps the most significant of them was the placement of standout pitcher Justin Steele on the injured list retroactive to Sep. 2. with what appears to be back issues.

Steele has pitched a career high 119.0 innings this season to the tune of a 3.18 ERA and a WHIP of 1.353. He has been one of the highlights for the rebuilding Cubs and has helped the ball club stay in and win games this season. 

Replacing Steele is Hayden Wesneski who was called up from Triple-A Iowa. If his name seems familiar it is because he was recently acquired from the New York Yankees in the trade that sent relief Scott Effross in return.

With Wesneski's addition to the 40-man roster, room had to be made which saw pitcher Kervin Castro designated for assignment. Castro has thrown 10.2 innings this season for Chicago and has amassed a 7.59 ERA and a WHIP of 1.500. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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