Cade Horton to Miss Remainder of 2026 Season Following UCL Surgery

Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton will miss the rest of the 2026 season after requiring surgery on his right UCL. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed the procedure following an MRI and a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister. The exact nature of the surgery, whether a full Tommy John reconstruction or an internal brace repair, will be determined during the procedure. This is a major blow for the Cubs, as Horton was expected to be a key rotation piece this year.