The Cubs had been trying to downplay Cade Horton’s injury, but that all took a decided turn on Saturday when they placed the righty on the 15-day IL with a fractured right rib. This is why we wrote that the injury was worse than initially announced, and it’s why I continued to call BS on subsequent reports of optimism about his ability to pitch in the Wild Card series.
Horton will miss the tilt with the Padres, as well as the next round of the Cubs prevail. While he could theoretically be available for the NLCS should the Cubs get there, a minimum IL stint seems like a pipe dream.