CINCINNATI — Each start left-hander Justin Steele makes for the rest of the season will be a learning experience. And after getting his debut in the rotation out of the way last week against the Brewers, his journey as a starter has begun.
Steele’s first start last week offered a look at what the Cubs can expect from him. His start Monday against the Reds showed what adjustments he made as he continues to progress.
The biggest thing that stood out about Steele in the Cubs’ 14-5 loss — their 12th in a row, two short of the franchise record — was his ability to get himself out of bad situations.