Right-hander Cade Horton left Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton exited with a finger blister in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

The Chicago Cubs are making some moves ahead of their series opening doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers.

He lasted 2.2 innings on Monday, allowing a run on a Brice Turang homer, with four hits, a walk and three strikeouts. Cubs manager Craig Counsell visited Horton on the mound twice in the early innings before ultimately pulling him. Horton had thrown seven consecutive pitches outside the strike zone before his exit.

The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Luke Little in advance of Monday's doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, while right-hander Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Iowa women's basketball coaches Jan Jensen and Lisa Bluder continue their offseason travels as they will be honored at tonight's Chicago Cubs game.

Craig Counsell has become more than chilly about the Cubs looking up at his former team in the standings ... and apparently, George Webb burgers.