Cubs place Cade Horton on 15-day injured list as he's set for tests on right arm

The Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show breaks down the sudden setback for Cubs pitcher Cade Horton, who was placed on the 15-day injured list after exiting his second start with a forearm issue. The hosts express deep concern, recalling Horton’s history of injuries—including Tommy John surgery in 2021, a rib injury from illness last year, and a shoulder issue in 2024—raising fears of a potential season-ending setback. The emotional weight of the moment is underscored by Horton’s visible distress and tears during his exit, evoking memories of last year’s NLDS collapse when he was unavailable. While acknowledging the Cubs’ resilience in overcoming Justin Steele’s early-season injury, the panel stresses that this year’s offense is struggling, making the loss of their presumed ace even more critical. Despite the gloom, there’s cautious hope that Horton’s decision to pull himself out reflects maturity and a lesson learned from past mistakes, particularly his attempt to pitch through pain last year. The discussion also veers into lighter territory with a humorous tangent about baseball players and dip, including a viral clip of manager Craig Council struggling with it, before circling back to the gravity of Horton’s situation and the long shadow of past failed comebacks like Mark Pryor and Kerry Wood.