Losing Cade Horton to a fractured rib suffered during his final regular-season start was a big blow for the Cubs, who have since had to rely on a decidedly imperfect rotation as they stumble through the postseason. The irony is that a series of injuries led to Horton being called up earlier than the club had anticipated, after which he quickly became the staff ace and leading NL Rookie of the Year candidate. And while earning that full year of service time for finishing in the top two will be a nice consolation prize, he’d still rather be pitching right now.
Cade Horton Says He’s Pain-Free, Would ‘Absolutely’ Be Available for NLCS
