Cubs' Cade Horton will have elbow surgery, miss the rest of the season

ST. PETERSBURG — The Chicago Cubs confirmed that it was bad news for Cade Horton and his injured right elbow. After seeing multiple doctors, it was determined that the young righty will undergo season-ending elbow surgery.Exactly what type of procedure he will have and the timeline for his return is still to be determined, but Horton won’t return until 2027 at the earliest. After a brilliant rookie season during which he emerged as a key part of the Cubs’ rotation and posted a 2.67 ERA, Horton was viewed as a big piece for a team that has World Series aspirations.Advertisement