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Cubs Promote Pitching Star Cade Horton Amid Injuries

5/9/2025

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The Chicago Cubs are set to elevate pitching sensation Cade Horton to fill in for the injured Shota Imanaga in Saturday's showdown against the New York Mets. A standout since being drafted in 2022, Horton boasts an impressive 1.24 ERA in Triple-A. As the Cubs lead the NL Central, they navigate the storm of injuries in their rotation.

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The Chicago Cubs are set to elevate pitching sensation Cade Horton to fill in for the injured Shota Imanaga in Saturday's showdown against the New York Mets. A standout since being drafted in 2022, Horton boasts an impressive 1.24 ERA in Triple-A. As the Cubs lead the NL Central, they navigate the storm of injuries in their rotation.