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Cubs Expected to Promote Top Prospect Cade Horton for MLB Debut

Reports suggest pitcher Cade Horton will start Saturday against the Mets, filling a rotation gap caused by Shota Imanaga’s injury.

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

  • Cade Horton, the Cubs' top pitching prospect and 2022 first-round pick, is reportedly being called up to make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Mets.
  • Horton is expected to replace Shota Imanaga, who was placed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring earlier this week.
  • In Triple-A this season, Horton has excelled, posting a 1.24 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and a 0.86 WHIP across six starts.
  • The Cubs have carefully managed Horton’s workload since drafting him after Tommy John surgery, emphasizing long-term durability.
  • The Cubs, currently leading the NL Central, aim to bolster their rotation with Horton’s promotion as they navigate multiple pitching injuries.