The Cubs have decided to move former ace Kyle Hendricks to the bullpen after a difficult start to the season. With a career-worst 10.57 ERA and an 0-4 record, manager Craig Counsell announced that Hendricks will be pitching out of relief moving forward.
This move has come as a surprise to many, as Hendricks has been a consistent and reliable starter for the Cubs in the past. However, his struggles this season have forced the team to make a change in order to try and improve their performance on the mound.
In his new role out of the bullpen, Hendricks will have the opportunity to work on his pitching and potentially regain his form. This shift could help him earn his way back into the starting rotation in the future.
Fans will be closely watching how Hendricks adjusts to this new role and if it brings about positive results on the field. Only time will tell if this move will benefit both him and the Cubs as they look to turn their season around and compete for a playoff spot.
