It’s happening. Sources have confirmed with CI that the Cubs are promoting top prospect Cade Horton, as Tommy Birch reported on Thursday afternoon.
Horton has logged 29.0 innings with the Iowa Cubs, posting a 1.24 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP.
Make it 12 K's in 7.1 IP across two starts this season for Cade Horton!@Cubs | @IowaCubs pic.twitter.com/NCm8UYiM3E
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 11, 2025
The right-hander is ranked as the 46th best prospect in baseball, number two in the Cubs’ system.