"Cade Horton left Friday's start in the second inning after calling for trainer Nick Frangella following a fastball that came in about two ticks below his season average. The Cubs are calling it right forearm discomfort, but Marquee's Taylor McGregor noted that the righty had tears in his eyes as he headed to the clubhouse."
"Forearm issues are often either precursors of or euphemisms for UCL issues, and Horton has previously undergone Tommy John surgery. When combined with the velo dip, it's hard to be optimistic about the eventual diagnosis."
"We knew the Cubs' pitching depth would be tested at some point this season, but the possibility of it happening right away with the pitcher expected to be their ace is not great."
"If there's a silver lining, it's that losing Horton early - if this is indeed a season-ender - means the Cubs have more time to adjust."
Cade Horton left the game in the second inning with right forearm discomfort, showing visible distress. Forearm issues often indicate UCL problems, and Horton has a history of Tommy John surgery. The Cubs may face challenges early in the season, especially after losing their expected ace. Last year, Justin Steele also suffered an injury early on. Despite the potential loss of Horton, the Cubs have depth in their pitching staff, with other pitchers performing well, allowing for adjustments moving forward.
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