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.

Chicago Cubs southpaw Shota Imanaga left Sunday's 4-0 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers ( box score) with a strained left hamstring, marking the second consecutive start that saw him depart early with a physical issue. Last time out, Imanaga exited in the sixth inning with leg cramps.

"We'll probably do some imaging to see what's going on," Craig Counsell said after the Cubs' 4-0 loss to the Brewers on Sunday.