Overview

• The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 25, with a non-displaced right rib fracture.
• The move rules him out for the entire wild-card series, and reporting projects a best-case return around NLDS Game 5 with an NLCS return more plausible if he heals.
• Left-hander Jordan Wicks was recalled to fill the roster spot for the final two regular-season games.
• Manager Craig Counsell said pitching roles will be fluid in the postseason, stressing a focus on “out-getters” as the staff adjusts without Horton.
• The rookie right-hander has posted a 2.67 ERA over 118 innings in his debut season and is expected to draw NL Rookie of the Year consideration.