"Cade Horton left this game with the Cubs' head trainer in the middle of the second inning with what was eventually identified as right forearm discomfort. We don't know the extent of his injury yet, but if he is going to miss extended time, it's going to be a HUGE loss for the Cubs."
"Indeed, this injury to Horton is eerily evocative of that early April 2025 injury to Justin Steele, right down to both guys being, arguably, the most important starter on their respective teams."
"Colin Rea came in to cover for Horton after his injury, throwing an impressive 3.1 innings of 1-run ball with four strikeouts. That is incredibly impressive for a guy coming into a game cold and with no expectation of having to throw that many innings."
Cade Horton left the game with right forearm discomfort, marking a significant loss for the Cubs. His injury parallels Justin Steele's previous injury, impacting the team's pitching depth. Steele's return is uncertain, and his effectiveness remains unknown. Colin Rea stepped in for Horton, delivering an impressive performance with 3.1 innings and four strikeouts. The Cubs managed to compete last season despite Steele's absence, but Horton's injury could hinder their progress this year.
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