Cade Horton, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, exited Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians due to discomfort in his right forearm. After throwing 17 pitches, including eight strikes, Horton retired the Guardians in order during the first inning but walked a batter in the second before being removed. This incident marks Horton's second start of the season; he previously secured a victory on March 28 against the Washington Nationals, allowing two runs on four hits and recording four strikeouts. The 24-year-old had a notable performance last season with an 11-4 record and a 2.67 ERA. Horton, who was the eighth overall pick in the 2022 amateur draft, had previously undergone Tommy John surgery in 2021 and missed the postseason last year due to a right rib fracture.