Kyle Tucker’s return anchors a Cubs sweep and sharpens the rotation conversation as Cade Horton rises from prospect to front-line option. Horton’s breakout run, Matt Shaw’s steady ascent, and Cam Smith’s poised approach feed a Cubs core that could press for a playoff push down the stretch. A favorable late-season schedule, Horton Rookie of the Year chatter, and Hendricks’ stability shape fantasy angles and rostering strategies.