We knew Justin Steele was being activated from the IL, but the Cubs announced Wednesday that right reliever Jorge López has returned as well. More on that in the media release below…
The Chicago Cubs today activated left-handed pitcher Justin Steele and right-handed pitcher Jorge López from the 15-day injured list, and optioned right-handed pitchers Daniel Palencia and Jack Neely to Triple-A Iowa.
Steele is scheduled to start today’s 1:20 p.m. CT game vs. Oakland at Wrigley Field, a game that can be seen on Marquee Sports Network and heard on 670 The Score and in Spanish on WRTO 1200.