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Cubs Promote Top Prospect Cade Horton for Saturday MLB Debut

Horton will start 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' No. 2 prospect and No. 46 overall per MLB Pipeline, is set to make his MLB debut Saturday at Citi Field against the Mets.
  • The call-up comes after starter Shota Imanaga was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring strain earlier this week.
  • Horton has excelled in Triple-A this season, posting a 1.24 ERA with 33 strikeouts over 29 innings in six starts.
  • The 23-year-old right-hander was drafted seventh overall in the 2022 MLB Draft and has been carefully developed following Tommy John surgery.
  • Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed Horton will be active for Saturday's game, signaling confidence in his readiness to contribute at the major league level.