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Under consideration for start Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Horton is a possibility to enter the rotation in place of the injured Shota Imanaga (hamstring), Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Networ...

Impact Counsell also mentioned Chris Flexen as an option, and Flexen could be the favorite to draw a start this weekend against the Mets since he's already on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, while Horton is not. However, Horton has put himself in the conversation by posting a 1.24 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB over 29 innings at Triple-A Iowa this season. Imanaga will miss at least two starts after landing on the 15-day injured list Monday.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs put lefty Shota Imanaga on injured list after he got hurt going to cover first base

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed starter Shota Imanaga on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Showing improved control at Triple-A Horton struck out five and allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk over six innings in his latest start for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Horton owns excellent ratios (1.24 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 33:13 K:BB) over 29 innings at Triple-A this season, but his control has been especially on point in his last three starts. He's logged a 15:3 K:BB in 16.2 innings over that span, and the improved efficiency he's displayed of late could put him in line to make his MLB debut in the near future. The Cubs could have a need for another starter as soon as this weekend in New York, as Shota Imanaga is at risk of missing his next turn through the rotation against the Mets after departing his most recent start Sunday due to a hamstring strain. Imanaga will undergo an MRI on Monday as the Cubs look to determine whether his hamstring strain is significant enough to require a stint on the injured list.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Shota Imanaga leaves after straining his hamstring while attempting to complete a double play

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left a 4-0 loss at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring, adding another injury to the banged-up rotation for the NL Central leaders

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Iowa Cubs baseball: Pitcher Cade Horton wants to be the king of the jungle for the Cubs Iowa Cubs pitcher Cade Horton is ranked the second-best prospect in Chicago's organization according to MLB Pipeline.

APRIL 15, 2025 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Effective in second spring start Horton tossed two scoreless innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the Padres. He allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one.

Impact Horton started a spring training game back on March 8 and got another turn Friday. The 23-year-old pitched at both Double-A and Triple-A last year, and he figures to return to Triple-A Iowa this season for an extended look at that level. If Horton pitches well there, he could push for his MLB debut at some point in the summer, though Chicago would have to open up a spot on its 40-man roster to make room for the young righty. He's an intriguing prospect who would have some fantasy appeal once he makes it to the majors.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets save in spring debut Horton (shoulder) gave up an earned run on one hit and struck out a batter over an inning of relief in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Mariners in Cactus League play.

Impact The Cubs will continue to develop Horton as a starter, but he made his spring debut out of the bullpen Saturday, working around a solo home run to notch the save during his appearance. The right-hander is being eased along slowly this spring after he didn't pitch during the final four months of the 2024 season while recovering from a Grade 2 right subscapularis strain. He'll likely increase his workload in his next spring outing, though it could come at minor-league camp rather than in the Cactus League.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE