Chicago Cubs Pitching Reinforcements Suffer Setbacks

Chicago Cubs Pitching Reinforcements Suffer Setbacks

Man, oh man, this is getting ridiculous. Now the backups to the backups are even getting hurt for the Chicago Cubs. Cade Horton has already been ruled out for the rest of the year after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and then last week, Matthew Boyd needed surgery on his left meniscus. Fortunately, Boyd will miss only about six weeks of action, as the Cubs hope to get the veteran back before July. The depth has already been tested, and the situa…

Chicago Cubs: Two realistic — but very unsexy — pitching trade targets

The Chicago Cubs have been hit with a brutal series of injuries to their pitching staff that threatens to pull the rug right out from underneath them.More News: Chicago Cubs: Michael Conforto is making the most of his second chance Currently on the shelf is emerging ace Cade Horton, who will be out for the season after elbow surgery, and Opening Day starter Matthew Boyd, who should be back from surgical meniscus repair at some point after the Al…