The Cubs lost ace southpaw Justin Steele for the year last week when it was announced he’d need season-ending elbow surgery, but Steele didn’t actually go under the knife until Friday.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele has provided an update following his season-ending surgery. The southpaw took to social media to thank fans after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery. The details of Steele's surgery have yet to be announced. "Appreciate the prayers and thoughts.. God is good," Steele wrote.

The Chicago Cubs were dealt a brutal blow last week when it was announced that star left-handed ace Justin Steele was going to undergo season-ending surgery on his pitching elbow. Initially diagnosed with tendonitis,