“Flexen is likely the safe bet to fill in short-term for Imanaga if needed, but the more intriguing option, of course, is Cade Horton. Horton has bounced back from a rough 2024 and looks remarkably similar to the pitcher who dominated in 2023 and ended that season as arguably the top pitching prospect in the game,” Sharma wrote.

Freddy Peralta pitched six sharp innings to help Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0, with the Brewers’ lineup breaking through after an injury knocked out left-hander Shota Imanaga in the sixth inning.