Things are not trending in the right direction for Chicago Cubs‘ starter Cade Horton. On Sunday, Horton was placed on the 15-day Injured List with a strained forearm.
Craig Counsell indicated that Horton would see team doctors on Monday. Now, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the MRI from the team doctors was ‘not good’, and Horton will see Dr. Keith Meiester, who is an elbow/arm specialist for Major League Baseball.
It’s a tough update for the Cubs and Cade Horton, but it seems like the worst-case scenario (Tommy John Surgery) might be on the horizon.
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More Cade Horton Injury Details
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 08: Cade Horton #22 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the bottom of the first inning at Comerica Park on June 08, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Cade Horton was pulled from his last start on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians due to his velocity being a tick down from what it usually is, and that’s the first bad sign that a serious injury might be transpiring.
“I had some tightness in my wrist and as the game went on, it went into my forearm,” Horton said following the game. “I wanted to err on the cautious side and not hurt anything else. I just wanted to be smart about it and make a smart decision.”
Cade Horton had a stellar rookie campaign for the Cubbies last season, going 11-4 with a 2.67 ERA. He got injured at the end of last season and was unable to finish out the campaign with the Cubs, but came into 2026 fully healthy. Now, there’s a serious concern that TJS might be required to address the forearm strain.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 03: Starting pitcher Cade Horton #22 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the first inning of the home opener against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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What’s Next for Cubs’ Rotation?
If Cade Horton has to miss extended time/the entire year with this injury, it’s a tough blow to the Cubs’ starting rotation.
Edward Cabrera has come on very strongly to start the season in his new uniform, but Matthew Boyd is also dealing with an injury.
The Cubs might want to consider either heading to the external market for a free agent signing or a notable trade to fix the rotation issues.
One good piece of injury news surrounding Chicago is that Seiya Suzuki will return to the lineup on Friday, per Craig Counsell.
GettySeiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after an RBI single in the first inning off Jake Irvin of the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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