Cade Horton Done for 2026 — Cubs Rotation in Crisis | Bleav in Cubs

• Cade Horton UCL surgery confirmed — season over, Tommy John decision pending
• Four starters on the IL: Horton, Boyd, Steele, Wicks
• Who steps into the rotation? Assad, Colin Rea, and what's next
• Is Lucas Giolito a realistic free agent add for the Cubs?
• Justin Steele's return timeline — and what to realistically expect
• Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays — why this series is a gut check on the road
• Offensive bright spots: Nico Horner, Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki's return, PCA's early struggles and why it won't last
• FanDuel mid-show segment: Tonight's best plays for Cubs vs. Rays
• Rapid fire quick takes — NL Central race, Jed Hoyer trade deadline outlook, and more

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