Let's break down how the injury to Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga will clear a path to the major leagues for pitching prospect Cade Horton.

After Shota Imanaga's injury, the Chicago Cubs are being urged to call up top pitching prospect Cade Horton to bolster the rotation.

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga exited the team's 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday due to a left hamstring strain. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Imanaga appeared to suffer the injury while running towards first base in an attempt to turn a double play.