UPDATE: Officially, it was precautionary for back tightness:The Cubs pulled Cade Horton after three innings as a precaution because his back was tightening up, the team announced. — Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) September 24, 2025(Obligatory joke about Horton’s back being sore because he carried the Cubs for the last two months.) Obviously I wish it was just the Cubs managing his pitches and innings, even if over-aggressively, rather than a physical issue. But here’s hoping the Cubs and Horton LEAPT at the first sign of even the teeniest, tiniest twinge in his back. Because, you know, the Cubs are hopefully going to be relying on Horton to start Game One of the Wild Card Series next week …