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Cubs starter Cade Horton leaves after 1 inning vs. Guardians with forearm discomfort

By Jason Owensโ€ขYahoo Sports

Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton threw just 17 pitches on Friday before leaving a start against the Cleveland Guardians with forearm discomfort. The second-year major leaguer who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting last year was making his second start of the season. The Cubs announced Hortonโ€™s injury after his exit in the second inning.

The extent of his injury wasnโ€™t immediately clear. Cade Horton has exited today's game. pic.

twitter. com/SGTWCffI6c โ€” Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) April 3, 2026 This story will be updated.