5 On It & Carter Hawkins talks Cade Horton's injury (Hour 3)

The Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show dives deep into the Chicago Cubs' early-season struggles, focusing on the injury to starting pitcher Cade Horton, who was placed on the IL with a right forearm strain just two days after exiting his second inning start. The hosts express high concern, citing Horton’s history of Tommy John surgery in 2021 and a shoulder injury in 2024, with multiple panelists rating their worry at 8 or higher. A key highlight comes from Horton’s own admission that he pulled himself from the game after one pitch, showing maturity and awareness—something the hosts praise. The episode then shifts to a major roster move: Matthew Boyd has also been placed on the IL with a left bicep strain, prompting the recall of Javier Assad and the insertion of Colin Ray into the rotation. This double setback leaves the Cubs’ starting depth in crisis, with the hosts expressing disbelief and frustration over losing 40% of their rotation in just days. The discussion turns to the broader implications for the Cubs’ season, with Carter Hawkins, the team’s GM, offering cautious optimism but no definitive prognosis. The segment also covers the White Sox’s surprising sweep of the Blue Jays, the Chicago Sky’s trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, and the Illini’s successful Final Four run, all framed within the larger context of Chicago sports. The episode closes with a lighter note on Carter Hawkins’ cat adoption from Paws Chicago and breaking news about North Carolina hiring NBA coach Michael Malone.