It feels like I’ve started countless articles off with a similar saying, and I’m about to do it again. The injury bug has yet again found its way into the Cubs clubhouse. This time, it’s borderline worst-case scenario as starting pitcher Cade Horton was removed from his most recent start after just three innings and 29 pitches with what the club said was low back tightness.
Craig Counsell said after the game that Horton had been coughing for a while, which might have caused his back to tighten up. Horton said more of the same and added that he was having some minor breathing issues, but said he’d have stayed in the game if the stakes were higher.