Summary
Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Cade Horton has suffered a rib fracture and is on a 15-day injured list. This comes after initial reports suggested his condition was not serious. His injury sidelines him potentially until later playoff games, affecting the Cubs' pitching plans.
Key Facts
- Cade Horton is a rookie starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
- Horton left a game on Tuesday due to what was called precautionary reasons.
- On Saturday, Horton was diagnosed with a right rib fracture.
- He has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
- Cubs' manager Craig Counsell had earlier said Horton was doing well.
- Horton was expected to start in the wild card series against the San Diego Padres.
- His injury means he won't return until Game 5 of the National League Division Series, if the Cubs advance that far.
- This injury follows other similar issues the Cubs have faced this season with player injuries.
