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. The Cubs’ No. 1 prospect was diagnosed with a moderate subscapularis strain in late May and was shut down for a few weeks before heading to the team’s complex in Mesa to begin his rehab. While it’s expected that he’ll be able to resume a throwing program, a return to competitive action in 2024 is unlikely.
“I don’t think we’ll see him during the season,” Jed Hoyer told the Tribune prior to Friday’s win over the White Sox.