Horton is a waiver-wire hopeful with two starts that could payoff in favorable matchups if his stuff translates up a level.

Cade Horton, the Cubs’ rookie, has 9-4 with a 2.78 ERA through his first 20 appearances. In a Cubs-Braves tilt, Horton tests a Braves squad still ironing out Strider’s post-Tommy John form. Horton’s control and efficiency offer Cubs a concrete ceiling in a tight NL Wild Card race, with Strider’s high strikeouts and youth creating a high-variance, high-upside bullpen battle.

Cade Horton, a Cubs rookie, has delivered a notable stretch of five-no-hit innings across nine starts, delivering a sub-1.50 ERA and sub-0.90 WHIP, which makes his fantasy contributions particularly valuable in ratio-heavy formats. The panel notes the small sample and five-inning limits as real risk factors, suggesting Horton is best deployed in deeper leagues or as a high-upside hold in standard formats, with caution about over-committing to his workload down the stretch.

Cade Horton, Houston-born rookie with a 2.92 ERA and a 9-4 record, has emerged as a postseason-caliber arm after May arrival. His 0.86 ERA post-All-Star break signals a rapid rise, with a five-pitch mix that has Cubs fans buzzing. Horton’s matchup with Elder at Wrigley makes this a high-stakes start for both teams and a potential fantasy pivot if he keeps Braves' bats at bay.

Horton is locked in at home, posting a 0.86 ERA over eight recent outings and a 1.71 ERA at home on the season. The rookie faces Atlanta, but his hot stretch and home-friendly track record make him a compelling anchor for DFS lineups.