Cade Horton joins the Cubs' rotation with a high-octane fastball and dominant minor league numbers, but questions about his durability and pitch depth loom large ahead of his MLB debut.

Per Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register, pitcher Cade Horton is expected to join the Cubs for their series against the New York Mets on the road this weekend. Horton, 23, is the No. 2 player in Chicago's farm system, per MLB.com.

The Chicago Cubs will promote right-hander Cade Horton to the majors this weekend ahead of his big-league debut against the New York Mets, according to The Des Moines Register. Horton seems likely to start on Saturday in place of left-hander Shota Imanaga, who was placed on the injured list earlier this week after straining his hamstring.