I’m hearing the Cubs are likely to be calling up lefty Iowa Cubs Riley Martin as the corresponding 26-man roster move for Cade Horton going on the Injured List later today. Horton left Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning due to a forearm injury, although early word from Horton and Craig Counsell has offered optimism that MAYBE it isn’t as severe as we had originally feared.
Martin, a relief pitcher from Quincy University, was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 draft and has been in Triple-A Iowa since 2023. He has logged around 60 innings in each of the last two years and has been a vital piece of the bullpen for the Iowa Cubs.
Martin’s best year in the Cubs’ system was 2025, when he posted a 2.69 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. He recorded a 30.1% whiff rate with the Iowa Cubs last season, along with a 30.7% strikeout rate. He is also exceptional at limiting home runs, posting a 0.57 HR/9 last year. The walks are the thing to watch, as the rate has been solidly over 10% in the minors, including last season.
Martin was added to the 40-man roster last November, which saves the Cubs from making an additional roster move. Promoting Martin also gives the Cubs another left-hander in the bullpen – as well as some length, as Martin can also go multiple innings if needed – while buying them time to decide who will replace Horton in the rotation. Horton’s spot in the rotation will not come back around until Wednesday.
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