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Cubs' Cade Horton Eyes Opening Day After Injury Comeback

3/4/2026

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Cade Horton, the Cubs’ right-hander, targets Opening Day start after 2.67 ERA and a strong second half, though a fractured rib sidelined him.
Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy says Horton earned a chance to compete without restrictions after an exhibition where he threw three scoreless innings and reached 98 mph.
Dylan Carlson is recovering from a pitch to the elbow.
The Cubs lost 9-4 to Team Italy.

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Cade Horton, the Cubs’ right-hander, targets Opening Day start after 2.67 ERA and a strong second half, though a fractured rib sidelined him.
Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy says Horton earned a chance to compete without restrictions after an exhibition where he threw three scoreless innings and reached 98 mph.
Dylan Carlson is recovering from a pitch to the elbow.
The Cubs lost 9-4 to Team Italy.