MILWAUKEE — The way the Cubs reacted to left-hander Justin Steele’s back tightness — and their plan for him — is part of an approach to get him and right-hander Keegan Thompson through what is shaping up to be the longest season of their professional careers.
“[Steele] feels fine,” manager David Ross said before the Cubs’ 7-0 loss to the Brewers on Saturday. “I think it really was just some lower-back tightness, whatever that was from. We’ll get through Toronto; we’ve got a day off after Toronto. We’ll probably reassess the rotation, just try to line things up where everyone gets the proper amount of rest. But he’s fine.”
