Cubs Getting Closer to Getting Rid of Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks was scheduled to start against the Atlanta Braves in Thursday’s series finale at Wrigley Field, but the Cubs began the week by not announcing a starting pitcher for that day. Now, Cubs manager Craig Counsell has decided to move Hendricks to the bullpen and will not be starting in the rotation for the time being.

Hendricks last pitched on Friday, when he allowed 7 earned runs on 11 hits in 4.1 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 34-year-old veteran has a 10.57 ERA in 7 starts for the Cubs this season.