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Justin Steele

Cubs Career team 2021 to 2025
Number #35
Position Starting Pitcher
Bats Left
Throws Left
Age 31
Height 6' 2"
Weight 205 lbs
Birth Place Lucedale, MS
Born Jul 11, 1995
Through 2027$6.8M

1 year$6.8M a year

2.7%of the $247.0M luxury tax threshold this season
200thhighest CBT hit in the MLB, of 1031 contracts
3.3%of the Cubs payroll
SeasonAgeCBT hitRaise
2027 32 $6.8M — This season, Estimate
2028 33 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2027 CBT hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs SteeleCBT hit
197 Cedric Mullins TB 33 2028 +$0.2M $7.0M 197 Josh Bell MIN 41 2028 +$0.2M $7.0M 197 Victor Caratini MIN 34 2028 +$0.2M $7.0M 200 Justin Steele CHC 32 2028 $6.8M 201 Nick Lodolo CIN 29 2028 Same $6.8M 201 Gavin Williams CLE 28 2030 Same $6.8M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $6.8M a year

NickLodolo $6.8Ma year 1 year, Reds Age 29 VictorCaratini $7.0Ma year 1 year, Twins Age 34 BaileyOber $6.5Ma year 1 year, Twins Age 32
Full breakdown: base salary and CBT hit by season
Season
Age
Base Salary
CBT Hit
2027
32
$6,775,000
$6,775,000 Estimate
Player Bio Data
DOB Jul 11, 1995
Birth Place Lucedale, MS
Height 6' 2"
Weight 205 lbs LBS
Bats/Throws Left/Left