With Cubs' Cade Horton out for the season, what's the plan for the rotation?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The loss of Cade Horton on Tuesday to elbow surgery for the season stings. There’s no denying that the Chicago Cubs can’t easily replace the production they expected to get from Horton. The talented righty was the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year runner-up and was looked at as someone who could build upon a strong debut season and emerge as the team’s ace.But to reach their goals, the Cubs can’t dwell on what could have been. It must deal with reality.Advertisement