PITTSBURGH – With nine games left in the season, it’s still unclear which pitchers will finish the season on the Cubs active roster.
The team hasn’t ruled out Justin Steele (low back strain) returning from the 15-day injured list. Then, there are veteran lefties Wade Miley and Drew Smyly, who are dealing with tightness or fatigue but have not been placed on the IL.
Steele’s bullpen Saturday went well, according to pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.
“Really starting to look back to the guy that we are used to seeing,” Hottovy said.