The rookie's breakout campaign could have a huge impact on the Cubs' long-term plans.
When we're talking about Cade Horton lately, all anybody is thinking about is the right rib fracture that has sidelined him for the entire postseason to this point - and rightfully so. Without him, the Chicago Cubs are playing short-handed with a rotation that fails to measure up to the other remaining teams in the World Series hunt.
Horton is expected to throw off a mound this week as the Cubs look to assess his potential availability should they advance to the NLCS.