Cade Horton has been performing lately like a pitcher with little left to prove with Triple-A Iowa. With the Major League staff now facing a sudden need, the Cubs are planning on giving their top pitching prospect his first test on the big league stage.

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.