There’s always a little added excitement when a top prospect makes their MLB debut, so Saturday night in Queens carries extra significance due to Cade Horton joining the team. Ranked No. 2 in the organization and 46th overall in MLB, Horton has shown no ill effects from the shoulder strain that cost him most of last year. Through six starts for Triple-A Iowa, the righty has a 1.24 ERA with 33 strikeouts over 29 innings.
Some have raised concerns about the 13 walks, but 10 of those came with Horton pitching through wet and/or chilly conditions.