The NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs have lost one of their top starting pitchers for the season. Left-hander Justin Steele will have surgery to repair the flexor tendon and UCL in his pitching elbow,

However, when speaking to reporters, including Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Jed Hoyer said that he plans to address Steele’s injury with an internal option. Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer talks to the media after introducing pitcher Shota Imanaga (not pictured) during a press conference at Loews Chicago Hotel.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele will undergo season-ending surgery Friday to repair the flexor tendon and address the UCL.