The Chicago Cubs may have another injury controversy to deal with, and this time, it has nothing to do with Kyle Tucker. Cade Horton was pulled from his start against the New York Mets after just 29 pitches, and while the initial indication was that the Cubs were preparing Horton for a Game 1 start in the playoffs, it turns out the rookie starting pitcher has been dealing with back stiffness over the last week.
The initial messaging from the Cubs was that the team was taking a cautious approach with Horton, but not to the extent that they avoided the potential National League Rookie of the Year from undergoing an MRI.