Cade Horton

Cade Horton has been diagnosed with a right rib fracture and will miss the first two rounds of the postseason.

Fantasy Impact

Horton had been scheduled to throw a bullpen on Sunday. The Cubs will need to advance to at least the NLCS for him to have a chance of returning this season.

Cade Horton is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Horton was able to play catch on Friday. He is slowly working his way back with the postseason around the corner.

Cade Horton played catch on Friday and will throw a bullpen session in the coming days.

Fantasy Impact

After further review of a recent MRI, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the team and Horton "are comfortable moving forward." Horton is expected to be available at some point during the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that an MRI on Cade Horton's back showed "areas of concern" as the team continues to gather information about the injury.

Fantasy Impact

It is believed Horton will still be available for the playoffs. He is scheduled to play catch on Friday, and the Cubs will determine the next steps depending on the outcome of the session.

Cade Horton left Tuesday’s game after three innings with back tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Horton had allowed just one run. It is unclear if this injury will impact him into the postseason.