MLB Opening Day 2024: Cubs ace Justin Steele exits with apparent leg injury

By Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

March 28, 2024 at 9:01 pm EDT

Chicago Cubs v Texas Rangers ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs steps off the mound during the first inning of the Opening Day game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

By Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

March 28, 2024 at 9:01 pm EDT

Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele went from a good Opening Day to a bad Opening Day in the span of a bunt.

The left-hander exited Thursday's season opener against the Texas Rangers with an apparent leg injury after fielding a Leody Taveras dunt attempt. Steele fell to the ground, grabbed at his left leg and gingerly walked off the field with trainers.

Justin Steele left the game after this play. pic.twitter.com/hK0ROAFPaS
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) March 29, 2024

The injury ended what was shaping up to be a strong night for Steele against the defending World Series champions, with six strikeouts, three hits and one earned run in 4 2/3 innings. He threw 67 pitches.

This article will be updated with more information.