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The MRI on Cubs right-hander Cade Horton’s back/rib cage didn’t come back completely clean, manager Craig Counsell said. But the team is moving ahead with a throwing schedule that would allow Horton to pitch in the playoffs next week as long as he doesn’t have any setbacks.
“Cade is on track still,” Counsell said. “There’s some areas of concern in the ribs, in the MRI. We’re going to continue to get more information on it and see where that leads us, use time on our side. But right now, Cade is a go.