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Cubs To Promote Riley Martin

The Cubs will promote left-hander Riley Martin from Triple-A Iowa to their active roster before today’s game with the Guardians, according to Bleacher

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Cubs, Guardians postponed; makeup as part of a doubleheader Sunday

If you were hoping to see a Cubs game tonight… you won’t: This is the same storm front that stopped the Cardinals/Tigers game in Detroit this afternoon after eight innings.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / April 4

Chicago Cubs, post-Cade Horton injury, tied to still-available veteran starter

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton looked distraught Friday afternoon in Cleveland when he walked off the field in the second inning of his start against the Guardians, suffering from what was described as “forearm discomfort.” Moments earlier, he had indicated to the dugout that things didn’t feel right, physically.

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Riley Martin News / ChiCitySports / April 4

Cubs callup lefty pitcher Riley Martin from Iowa

To no surprise, the Chicago Cubs made a roster move with Cade Horton heading to the IL. It’s not the Jaxon Wiggins promotion some hoped for, but rather calling up lefthanded pitcher Riley Martin.

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Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / April 4

Chicago Cubs: Is it already time to sound the starting pitching alarm?

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Cubs vs. Guardians Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 4

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Breathe. It’s a rough day to be a Cub fan. Don’t borrow trouble. You don’t know. First and foremost, you don’t know the extent of Cade Horton’s situation.

Cade Horton News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 4

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Happ, Harvey, Horton, Rea

Insiders say that Michael Busch is going to get hitched. Matt Mervis is looking for a new home. We await news on Cade Horton’s forearm. That sounds ominous… Tommy John grins a sepulchral grin.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 3

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Seiya Suzuki rehabs in Knoxville

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 3

Cubs RHP Cade Horton (forearm) headed to IL

Chicago Cubs right-handed starter Cade Horton will be placed on the injured list after leaving his start against the host Cleveland Guardians after one-plus inning and 17 pitches.

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Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / April 3

Chicago Cubs manager provides an update on Cade Horton

Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton exited his start on Friday with apparent forearm discomfort and will head to the injured list. Manager Craig Counsell said Horton will stay with the team one more day and travel back to Chicago for imaging.

Cade Horton News / ChiCitySports / April 3

Cade Horton exits start with right forearm discomfort vs. Cleveland Guardians

The Chicago Cubs have one of the better starting rotations in baseball, but the depth may be tested rather quickly. Cade Horton, a promising young starter, was starting Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, but was pulled early with an injury.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Cade Horton Exits Start Due To Forearm Discomfort

Cubs righty Cade Horton exited today’s start after calling for a trainer in the second inning. The Chicago Tribune’s Meghan Montemurro points out that Horton’s final pitch was a fastball that clocked in about two miles per hour shy of his season average.

Michael Busch News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Cubs’ Michael Busch Announces Personal News Before Guardians Game

The Chicago Cubs have built one of the most dangerous lineups in the National League over the past few seasons. A major reason for their success has been the emergence of first baseman Michael Busch, who was traded to Chicago from the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 MLB season.