Cade Horton, the promising pitcher for the Iowa Cubs, is on the verge of making his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago Cubs. Following an impressive start to the season, he is anticipated to join the team for their upcoming road trip to New York.
The 23-year-old right-hander has showcased his talent at Triple-A Iowa, achieving a record of 2-1 with a remarkable 1.24 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP, along with 33 strikeouts over 29 innings. Horton’s ascent to the Cubs’ roster aligns with the high expectations placed on him since being selected in the first round of the 2022 draft as the seventh overall pick out of Oklahoma.
Armed with a powerful mid- to high-90s fastball and an impressive slider, Horton quickly climbed the minor league ranks, making his Triple-A debut in 2024 despite facing a setback due to a shoulder injury that limited his playing time that year.
Now, fully recovered and performing at an elite level, Horton has earned the title of the top pitching prospect in the Cubs organization, as noted by MLB Pipeline, which also ranks him as the second-best player in the entire franchise.
As fans and analysts eagerly await his Major League debut, this is a hopeful moment for both Horton and the Cubs, promising an exciting addition to the team’s pitching lineup.