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Cubs Avoid Arbitration With Starter Ahead Of 2026 Season

Prior to Thursday's deadline to avoid a salary arbitration case, the Chicago Cubs and left-handed starter Justin Steele agreed to a $6.775 million contract for the 2026 season, as first reported by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.

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