Cubs linked to Angels' 0.84 ERA Cy Young candidate for Justin Steele reason

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There's been no shortage of long-term injuries to the rotation of the Chicago Cubs.

Right-hander Cade Horton is out for the year after undergoing Tommy John Surgery.

Lefty Justin Steele suffered a setback in his elbow rehab and is not expected to return to the mound until after the All-Star break due to a flexor strain.

"The Cubs are in first place in a loaded NL Central, where almost every team is above .500," FanSided's Mark Powell wrote Wednesday. "Yet, Chicago's team ERA is 4.01, a few ticks above where it should be given the talent in their rotation."

Battling their way past the injuries will be a difficult task for the Cubs, but they also have the trade deadline to make upgrades. Powell suggests they give the Los Angeles Angels a call about if the AL West club falls out of contention.