Cubs and Braves wrap a two-series set at Wrigley as Chicago seeks a Wild Card cushion after a long road swing. Horton's dominance versus Elder's rough stretch makes this a high-leverage fantasy showdown, with the Cubs' rotation depth tested by injuries ahead of a Nationals series.

Horton has logged a 0.99 ERA over seven starts and nears 100 strikeouts, while Elder carries a 5.85 ERA in recent outings. Cubs IL woes (Taillon, Steele, Amaya, Brasier, Soroka) stress bullpen planning, adding urgency for how Chicago handles the bullpen and rest for the playoff push.