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SAN DIEGO — Left-hander Justin Steele felt good after playing catch Saturday, but the Cubs decided against rushing him back and put him on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a strained left forearm.
Manager David Ross said he expects Steele will miss only two starts.
‘‘Pretty confident in that,’’ Ross said before the Cubs’ game against the Padres.
In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled catcher Miguel Amaya from Triple-A Iowa, giving them an extra right-handed bat until they need more pitching.