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Cubs announce brutal news on 0.00 ERA star WBC closer amid injury
TL;DR
Cade Horton is out for the rest of the regular season due to Tommy John surgery, missing 15-16 months. Additionally, Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is placed on the injured list with an oblique issue.
Key points
- Cade Horton out for the rest of the regular season
- Horton requires Tommy John surgery
- Horton will miss 15-16 months
- Daniel Palencia placed on injured list
- Palencia has an oblique issue
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The Chicago Cubs lost Cade Horton for the rest of the regular season due to an elbow issue that required Tommy John surgery. He's set to miss 15-16 months and is officially done for the 2026 season.
With the Cubs sitting at a mediocre 9-9, at the bottom of the all-of-the-sudden very competitive NL Central, the team cannot afford more injuries. Unfortunately, a very important player was dealt some brutal news.
As the Cubs announced Friday afternoon, closer and World Baseball Classic star Daniel Palencia is dealing with an oblique issue, and will land on the injured list and miss some time as the Cubs' pitching staff is reeling at the moment.
Cubs place Daniel Palencia on IL
"Right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 14) with a left oblique strain," the Cubs announced.
Palencia, the flame-throwing righty who was a dominant closer with a 2.91 ERA last season, is now landing on the injured list after just five outings this season.
Before hitting the injured list early this season, Palencia has posted a 1-0 record, one save, and five strikeouts through five innings pitched with a 1.000 WHIP.
This is some brutal news for the Cubs, especially with all of the other pitcher injuries the team is dealing with.
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Q&A
What injury did Cade Horton suffer that requires Tommy John surgery?
Cade Horton suffered an elbow issue that necessitated Tommy John surgery.
How long will Cade Horton be out due to his injury?
Cade Horton is expected to miss 15-16 months, officially sidelining him for the entire 2026 season.
What is the status of Daniel Palencia's injury with the Cubs?
Daniel Palencia is dealing with an oblique issue and has been placed on the injured list, meaning he will miss some time.
