Cubs pitcher Cade Horton headed to injured list

Early exit against Guardians leads to further medical evaluation

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:11am

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will be placed on the injured list after leaving his start against the Cleveland Guardians early due to an undisclosed injury. The team says Horton will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the issue.

Why it matters

Horton has been a key part of the Cubs' starting rotation this season, so any extended absence would be a significant blow to the team's playoff hopes. Injuries are always a concern for pitchers, and the Cubs will need to closely monitor Horton's condition.

The details

Horton exited the game against the Guardians in the 4th inning after experiencing discomfort. He had allowed 3 runs on 5 hits to that point. The Cubs' medical staff immediately evaluated Horton and determined he should not continue pitching. Further tests will be conducted to diagnose the specific nature and severity of the injury.

  • Horton left the game against the Guardians in the 4th inning on April 3, 2026.

The players

Cade Horton

A starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs who has been a key part of their rotation this season.

Cleveland Guardians

The opposing team that Horton was facing when he suffered the injury.

Chicago Cubs

The MLB team that Cade Horton pitches for, who will now have to place him on the injured list.

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What’s next

The Cubs will wait for the results of Horton's medical tests before determining the length of his expected absence and making any roster moves.

The takeaway

Injuries are always a concern for pitchers, and the Cubs will need to closely monitor Horton's condition to determine the severity of this issue and how long he may be sidelined. His health will be crucial to the team's playoff aspirations this season.