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The Chicago Cubs have a farm system that is booming with Major League ready talent. Matt Shaw leads the group and is expected to play a big role at third base in 2025. Pitching wise, Cade Horton is their prized prospect, but is coming off a shortened 2024 campaign due to injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 18

Hopes Remain High for Cade Horton, Even As Patience is Required

Because of the injuries to Javier Assad and Brandon Birdsell, because of the Dylan Cease rumors, because of the lack of an impact starting pitcher signing/trade after Matthew Boyd, and because of the natural ramp-up to the season, I have had the Cubs’ starting pitching group on the mind a whole lot lately.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 11

Bregman Decision Soon?, Steele’s Ambitious Goal, Horton’s Health, and Other Cubs Bullets

Today is the 10th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, so give a nod to the girls and/or women in your life who appreciate a good quantum system.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 7

BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: The top 5

Our countdown of the Cubs top prospects finishes with the top five prospects in the Cubs system. We finish up our look at the top prospects in the Cubs system today with the top five prospects in the system.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 26

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect is focused on being better this season

Recently MLB.com and MLB Pipeline released their list of the top 100 prospects in Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs had seven of their prospects top the rankings.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 22

5 Cubs prospects are in Baseball America’s 2025 Top 100 list

The future is still bright. Just to be a bit repetitive here, the Cubs have five prospects listed in Baseball America’s new Top 100 prospects list, which came out today.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 21

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect is ready for a comeback after season-ending injury

The Chicago Cubs farm system is loaded with talent, but some of the team’s young pitching assets spent a good portion of last season sidelined with injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / January 20

Nico Hoerner Hasn’t Resumed Baseball Activities, Cade Horton ‘Ready to Go’

It may not feel like it, but we’re only a month away from the Cubs’ first spring training game. A good number of players have already been working out at the team’s Sloan Park facilities in preparation for spring training and a very early start to the season as the Cubs will face the juggernaut Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 18

Meet the Chicago Cubs new top prospect

The Chicago Cubs have a ton of top prospects that fans all should know such as Matt Shaw, Owen Caissie, and Cade Horton, to name a few. All of whom, figure

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Could the Chicago Cubs Have an 'Ace' Up Their Sleeve?

The Chicago Cubs are in need of an Ace like starting pitcher to lead their starting rotation, but could they have their future “Ace” already in top prospect Cade Horton?

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 8

Quick Injury Updates on Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks, Cade Horton

I’m feeling pretty mentally drained at the moment, so let’s just attack this in rapid-fire form and get on to the next thing. In addition to talking about how the Cubs can find value at the margins, Jed Hoyer provided health updates on a few young pitchers.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 15

Cade Horton ‘Certainly’ Part of Cubs’ Pitching Plans for 2025

Between their erratic play and my recent travel blitz, Cubs off days have become something of a mercy. I might be singing a different tune had they managed to win a couple games in Cleveland, but getting swept and scoring just one run in each of the last two games has pushed this season to the brink.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Cubs Top Prospect Likely Done for the Year, Suffers Setback Rehabbing

The Chicago Cubs top prospect Cade Horton suffered a setback in his rehab from a right lat strain. Horton, 22, isn’t expected to return from Triple-A Iowa’s 60-day injured list this season, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 10

Chicago Cubs Receive Tough Injury News on Top Pitching Prospect

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of talent in the minor leagues closing in on being major league ready. One of those talents is starting pitcher Cade Horton.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 10

Thoughts on How Cubs Handle Cade Horton After Rehab Setback Likely Ends Season

As first reported by the Chicago Tribune’s Meghan Montemurro, righty Cade Horton has suffered a setback in his rehab from a right lat strain and is likely done for the season.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Cubs top pitching prospect shut down for up to four weeks

Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton has a moderate subscapularis strain.

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / June 5

Cubs Pitching Updates: Horton Shut Down, Palencia Optioned

The Chicago Cubs' starting pitching has largely been a non-issue so far this season. Instead, the bats and the bullpen have been more concerning. However, there is concern with the starting pitching at the minor-league level. Last week, Cubs' top pitching prospect Cade Horton suffered an injury in his start with Triple-A Iowa and was removed.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / June 4

Cade Horton Has Right Lat Strain, Will Sit 3-4 Weeks Before Throwing Again

Cade Horton exited his last start early with what was initially described as back pain, then headed to Chicago for imaging when it was revealed that the pain was in his right lat.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / May 30

Cade Horton Coming to Chicago…for Further Evaluation of Lat Issue

It would normally be very exciting to hear that Cade Horton is coming to Chicago, but that is not the case. The top pitching prospect was scratched from Wednesday’s start with Triple-A Iowa and the initial report from Jesse Rogers was that back soreness was to blame.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 4

Minor League Wrap: Cade Horton makes his Iowa debut to mixed results. South Bend stuns Lansing 7-6

Iowa loses Cade Horton’s debut, but the other three farm clubs win. Right-hander Joe Nahas was promoted to Tennessee from South Bend. The Cubs signed right-hander Aaron Perry out of Lexington of the Atlantic League.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 30

Cubs' Top Pitching Prospect, Cade Horton, Promoted to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have tested their pitching depth all season long. From injuries to Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks, to inefficiencies of Kyle Hendricks, and a late start for Jameson Taillon, the organization's depth has been put to the test.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 29

With Cubs Injuries Mounting, When Will Cade Horton Get the Call?

The Chicago Cubs will hope to leave the injury bug behind as the calendar flips to May. The lengthy list of players on the shelf — which includes notable pitchers and position players — is frustrating and almost unbelievable.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / February 21, 2024

Player Profile: Cade Horton

Cade Horton was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on August 20, 2001. He played high school baseball at Norman High School in Norman, OK. He was the top-ranked shortstop and the second-ranked overall player in Oklahoma.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 16, 2024

Cubs' Top Pitching Prospect Likely Doesn't Debut

There are tons of elite prospects on the verge of making their debuts for the Chicago Cubs this season. After developing into being considered a top-five farm system, those on the cusp of playing in the MLB for the first time could become impact players at some point during their career.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 17, 2024

Cubs RHP Named A Top Pitching Prospect

The Chicago Cubs have a pitching prospect that is rated among the Top 10 right-handed prospects in the game. Cade Horton is a name growing more familiar to Cubs fans, and not just because he was the franchise’s first-round pick out of Oklahoma in 2022.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / January 6, 2024

Cubs Prospect Profile: Cade Horton Continues to Impress in the Farm System

The top pitching prospect in the Chicago Cubs farm system and former Oklahoma Sooner, Cade Horton, has soared through the minor league ranks. During the seventh overall selection in the 2022 MLB draft, most believed the Cubs would take Georgia Tech backstop Kevin Parada.