Cade Horton Out 16 Months After Second Tommy John Sport By lines April 18, 2026 Cubs right-hander Cade Horton underwent his second Tommy John surgery on Thursday. Chicago announced the surgery Friday. Cade Horton now faces a 15 to 16 month recovery. Horton’s Second UCL Repair Pushes Return Into Mid-2027 The Chicago Cubs set Cade Horton’s expected return at July or August 2027. Cade Horton faces 15 to 16 months of rehab before returning to the mound. Horton, age 24, last pitched for Chicago on April 3, 2026. Horton exited the April 3 start against the Cleveland Guardians after one-plus inning and 17 pitches. Chicago placed Horton on the 15-day injured list on April 5. The Thursday surgery repaired the UCL in Horton’s right elbow. Horton had his first Tommy John procedure in 2021 while in college. The Cubs rotation already carried one pitcher injury. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain. Chicago now loses Horton through the 2026 season and most of 2027. Related Sports Coverage Gerrit Cole Returns, Strikes Out 3 in Rehab Debut Justin Verlander Injury Recovery Slows for Tigers Source: Yahoo Sports via Chicago Cubs team announcement, April 17, 2026.
