Cade Horton wasn’t supposed to be the frontrunner this soon, but the Chicago Cubs’ young right-hander is forcing the league to take notice. With a dominant stretch on the mound, Horton has vaulted himself to the top of the National League Rookie of the Year conversation.
Several sports books now give Horton the best odds at winning the National League Rookie of the Year award this year. Horton is now ahead of his teammate Matt Shaw and Brewers rookies like Jacob Misiorowski, Isaac Collins, and Caleb Durbin.
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— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 25, 2025
In nine starts since July 1, Horton has only given up six earned runs, giving him an impressive 1.