The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort after he exited his start in the second inning on April 3, 2026.
Horton was the National League Rookie of the Year runner-up in the 2025 season after posting a 2.67 ERA in 118 innings. The 2022 No. 7 overall pick recorded a 20.4% strikeout rate and 6.9% walk rate during his rookie campaign, compiling an 11-4 record in 23 starts.
The right-hander has pitched 7 1/3 innings in the 2026 season, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk across his debut and the abbreviated start. Horton called for a trainer during the second inning before exiting the game.
Horton is scheduled to visit Dr. Keith Meister on April 7, 2026, following an MRI. The Cubs had initially listed the starter as to be determined before confirming Horton would take his regular turn in the rotation.