Top pitching prospect Cade Horton will be considered for the opening in the rotation, though the Chicago Cubs have not made any decisions on what route they might take.

The consistent message from the Cubs’ decision-makers about top pitching prospect Cade Horton has been that the righty needs to establish a foundation of health and performance with Triple-A Iowa before a promotion to Chicago could be discussed.

More on Imanaga- Craig Counsell said he will be evaluated after two weeks and the ramping up of his rehab will be easier to project. Counsell confirmed that medically it’s considered a grade 1 strain. Cubs wise ,they will be more cautious on return for obvious reasons.