Steele did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk over six innings in a 4-3 loss against the Marlins. He struck out three.
Steele is off to an excellent start this season, recording a quality start in five out of his six outings, and he has yet to allow more than two earned runs in a start. The 27-year-old left-hander is 4-0 with a 1.49 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 32:11 K:BB. Steele has excelled at limiting hard contact while inducing a 56 percent ground ball rate. He's tentatively lined up to face the Marlins again at home in his next outing.