Cade Horton Exits Start Due To Forearm Discomfort
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Cubs pitcher Cade Horton left his start early due to right forearm discomfort, with his final pitch velocity notably lower than his season average.
- Horton, the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year runner-up, had shown promising performance with a 2.67 ERA and strong command in his rookie season.
- The Cubs are already dealing with injuries to ace Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks, making Horton's potential absence particularly concerning for their rotation depth.
- Veteran Colin Rea, who has experience filling in as a starter, and righty Ben Brown are possible short-term options to cover starts if needed.
- It remains unclear how long Horton might be sidelined, but even a brief stint on the injured list would impact the Cubs' pitching staff stability.
