Kyle Hendricks

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Cubs Reinstate Kyle Hendricks, Option Nick Madrigal

May 25: The Cubs have announced to reporters, including Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, that Hendricks has been officially reinstated with Nick Madrigal optioned in a corresponding move. May 24: The Cubs are going to be reinstate right-hander Kyle Hendricks from the injured list, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic among those to relay…

May 25 · MLB Trade Rumors Cubs Kyle Hendricks Nick Madrigal

Kyle Hendricks To Come Off Injured List And Start Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled to come off the injured list and start against the New York Mets on Thursday, manager David Ross announced after Wednesday's contest. Right-hander Jameson Taillon will be pushed back to Saturday in a better matchup against the Cincinnati Reds. Hendricks, 33, will be making his 2023 debut after recovering from a serious right-shoulder sprain that he suffered in July of last year. The soft-tossing veteran hurler had a 5.75 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, six walks and 20 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings over five minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Iowa. Hendricks has a place in Chicago's rotation now that he's healthy, but the fact that he misses very few bats makes him a low-upside fantasy option at this point in his career.

May 25 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks Sharp In Tuesday's Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) picked up a win on Tuesday in his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Iowa. The veteran right-hander allowed no runs on just two hits while walking none and striking out four in his five innings of work. It was a nice change after Hendricks allowed 10 earned runs on eight hits (one homer) while walking four and striking out six in his first two rehab outings at Iowa. There's a chance that the 33-year-old's next start could be with the Cubs in what would be his 2023 season debut. Hendricks will have a rotation spot waiting for him in Chicago, but the soft-tosser doesn't strike out enough batters to move the needle all that much in fantasy.

May 9 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Cubs Notes: Hendricks, Gomes, Sampson

Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks has rejoined the Cubs in Chicago to work with the coaching staff midway through his current rehab assignment, as noted by Gordon Wittenmeyer at the Chicago Tribune. Hendricks struggled mightily in two rehab appearances at the Triple-A level last week, surrendering 10 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Despite…

May 7 · MLB Trade Rumors Cubs Yan Gomes Kyle Hendricks Adrian Sampson

Kyle Hendricks To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session in Chicago on Saturday. Hendricks came out of his second minor-league rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday feeling good despite giving up four runs on two hits while walking three in 2 2/3 innings. The 33-year-old right-hander surrendered six earned runs in just 1 2/3 frames in his first rehab start last week, so the results haven't been there, but Hendricks hasn't had any physical setbacks. Hendricks will make at least one more rehab start before the team considers adding him to their starting rotation in the big leagues. The veteran hurler hasn't pitched in the majors since last July due to a capsule tear in his right shoulder, so fantasy managers should be very wary.

May 5 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks To Make Another Rehab Start Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled for another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Hendricks threw 54 pitches in his first rehab start on April 27, which was his first affiliated game since July 5 of last year. He was unsurprisingly rusty, allowing six runs on six hits while walking one and striking out three in 1 2/3 innings for Iowa. The 33-year-old veteran is attempting to return from a capsular tear in his right shoulder and has been working on an altered arm path in his delivery with the goal of avoiding a similar injury in the future. While Hendricks will eventually be an option for Chicago's rotation this month, he lacks substantial fantasy upside at this point in his career.

May 1 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks Completes First Rehab Start Thursday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) pitched in his first rehab game on Thursday with Triple-A Iowa. He threw 54 pitches, allowing six runs while walking one and striking out three over 1.2 innings. Hendricks is trying to return from a capsular tear in his right shoulder that ended his 2022 campaign in July. The 33-year-old will likely need at least one more rehab start before rejoining the Cubs, with the club targeting mid-May if there are no setbacks. Fantasy managers can't expect too much production from Hendricks, especially in his first few starts of 2023. He's never been a strikeout pitcher, with a career 20.1% strikeout rate, and struggled last season to the tune of a 4.80 ERA and 4.82 FIP with four victories over 16 starts.

Apr 28 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) will fly to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and will make his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday. Barring setbacks along the way, Hendricks will be ready to return to the Cubs starting rotation by the middle of May. He last pitched in July of 2022 before suffering a capsular tear in his right shoulder. Chicago won't rush the 33-year-old veteran back, but Hendricks will have a spot in the rotation when he's healthy. Coming off a serious injury and without much swing-and-miss stuff, fantasy managers shouldn't be too excited about Hendricks' impending return to the big leagues.

Apr 25 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks Close To A Return

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is making good progress as he tries to return to the team after a right shoulder issue that he suffered last July, and he hasn't pitched in a big league game since. The 33-year-old is expected to throw in a simulated game on Saturday before beginning a rehab assignment, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. If everything goes as planned, he should be back in the rotation at some point in May. Hendricks has been a solid arm for a while now but struggled in 2022. The veteran posted a 4.80 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 66 strikeouts and 24 walks over 16 starts and 84.1 innings. When he's healthy, fantasy managers can only hope for decent ratios and a handful of wins, as the strikeouts won't be there.

Apr 21 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks To Throw On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled to throw two innings of batting practice sessions on Wednesday. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a torn capsule in his right shoulder. The expectation is that he'll be sent out for a rehab assignment, assuming the batting practice session goes well. Although, the team might want Hendricks to throw a few sessions before having him go out to the minors. Regardless, it's likely that Hendricks doesn't return to the Cubs rotation until early May.

Apr 11 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks To Throw Bullpen Monday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) threw live batting practice Friday and will now throw a bullpen on Monday. There is still no timetable for his return, but he's inching ever closer. He won't be helpful in many leagues when he does return but does have some value in NL-Only or deep leagues.

Apr 9 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks Has Three Bullpen Sessions Lined Up

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) will throw three additional bullpens before progressing to live batting practice. Hendricks threw a 30-pitch session on March 17 and said he now feels like he's in Spring Training mode instead of rehab mode. He isn't someone to target in your drafts right now and will probably only be a deep-league option when he returns.

Mar 22 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) was able to throw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session on Friday. The right-hander said he felt good afterwards, which is good news. The organization plans to have Hendricks throw multiple bullpen sessions before having him face live hitters. The Cubs are hopeful that Hendricks is going to be ready around early May. The 33-year-old should carry fantasy value once healthy, but is probably more of a deep league option.

Mar 11 · Source via Cubs Kyle Hendricks

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