The Chicago Cubs are adjusting to the injury of Shota Imanaga, the emerging ace of their pitching rotation, who was placed on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, although the injury seems minor. With Justin Steele out for the season after elbow surgery, Imanaga's promising starts (2.82 ERA) are now less certain. Consequently, the team may turn to Cade Horton, a highly touted prospect with a 1.24 ERA and high strikeout rate, as they seek to bolster their rotation amidst these challenges.
"Imanaga's first eight starts of the year have generally gone quite well, as he's pitched to a 2.82 ERA despite his peripherals regressing significantly."
"Manager Craig Counsell suggested during his postgame interview... that the outcome was 'pretty good news' and that it was at least possible that Imanaga wouldn't take much longer than a minimum stay on the shelf to recover."
"Top pitching prospect Cade Horton... has posted a sparkling 1.24 ERA in that time with a strikeout rate of 30.6%."
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