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Cubs Call Up Top Prospect Cade Horton Following Rotation Injuries

Horton, a 2022 first-round pick, will make his MLB debut Saturday against the Mets as the Cubs address rotation gaps caused by injuries to Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga.

MESA, ARIZONA – MARCH 15, 2025: Cade Horton #70 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park on March 15, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Cade Horton #70 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the ninth inning of a Spring Training game against the Seattle Mariners at Sloan Park on March 08, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona.
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Overview

  • The Chicago Cubs have promoted Cade Horton, their top pitching prospect, to fill a rotation spot opened by Shota Imanaga's hamstring injury.
  • Horton, 23, has excelled in Triple-A this season with a 1.24 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 29 innings, solidifying his readiness for the major leagues.
  • This marks Horton's MLB debut after being selected seventh overall in the 2022 MLB Draft and overcoming a shoulder injury that sidelined him for much of 2024.
  • The Cubs lost ace Justin Steele to season-ending elbow surgery earlier this year, further straining their starting rotation depth.
  • Horton is set to face a challenging Mets lineup on Saturday, which includes stars like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, in his first big-league start.