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Cubs Promote Top Prospect Cade Horton for MLB Debut Against Mets

The 23-year-old pitcher is set to join Chicago's rotation following injuries to key starters 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

  • Cade Horton, the Cubs' No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 46 overall, is expected to debut Saturday against the New York Mets.
  • Horton replaces Shota Imanaga, who was placed on the injured list with a hamstring strain, further depleting the Cubs' rotation already missing Justin Steele.
  • In six Triple-A starts this season, Horton posted a 1.24 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 29 innings, showcasing an elite slider and mid-90s fastball.
  • Drafted seventh overall in 2022, Horton has been carefully developed by the Cubs after overcoming Tommy John surgery and a shoulder injury.
  • Chicago leads the NL Central and hopes Horton can provide immediate rotation depth while continuing his development at the major league level.