Cade Horton's Forearm Discomfort: Cubs' Concerns

On April 3rd, Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton got pulled from Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after feeling discomfort in his right.

For arm.

The 24-year-old righty only threw 17 pitches, striking out a couple and retiring the side in order during the first inning before.

Walking the lead-off guy in the second, manager Craig Council and the trainer came out quick to check on him right after a solid fastball for a called strike.

Horton looked sharp early, but didn't want to push it with that nagging issue.

This marks his second start this season, where he snagged a win back on March 28 against Washington, giving up just two runs.

Fans know his track record, 11 wins, and a sharp 2.670RA last year.

But he's battled injuries before, including Tommy John's surgery, back in 2021 at Oklahoma.

Drafted eighth overall in 2022, Horton sat out the Cubs' postseason run last year with the rib fracture, so the team is extra cautious now.

No word yet on the severity, but they're likely scanning that forearm to get him back strong.

Cubs' brass will update soon, keeping eyes on this young arm as they push through the schedule.

Stay tuned for how Horton bounces back.

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I'm Cory with The Story.