Justin Steele

Justin Steele was in the NL Cy Young conversation for much of the 2023 season, finishing fifth when all was said and done. The 28-year-old had an elite BB% (5.0), and batters struggled to barrel up his pitches. He has hovered in the 24% K-rate for each of his three seasons, but last year's 1.17 WHIP is due for some regression in 2024. Steele is a difficult pitcher to assess, but he should serve as a nice SP3 at his current ADP.

Justin Steele's Short Outing in Cubs' Loss

Justin Steele had a brief appearance on Wednesday, allowing no earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings in the Cubs' 5-3 loss to the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not factoring into the decision, Steele's performance was a mixed bag, showing control issues with three walks in a short stint. His season-long metrics, including a solid 3.03 ERA and 1.10 WHIP, suggest better outings are typical for him. Fantasy managers should note his high strikeout rate and strong FIP, indicating potential for better results, though his inconsistency in this game could be a concern for those relying on him for crucial late-season performances.