After a rough start to the season, the Chicago Cubs have decided to move former ace Kyle Hendricks to the bullpen in hopes of finding his form and contributing to the team in a new role. This move comes as a surprise to many fans and analysts who are used to seeing Hendricks as a key part of the starting rotation.
The Cubs’ manager, Craig Counsell, announced the change on Tuesday, citing Hendricks’ career-worst 10.57 ERA and an 0-4 record as reasons for the decision. Despite these struggles early in the season, the Cubs remain optimistic that Hendricks can make a successful transition to the bullpen and help the team in a different capacity.
Hendricks has been a reliable starter for the Cubs in the past, and this move may come as a shock to many fans and analysts who are used to seeing him in that role. However, with this change, he will now be pitching out of the bullpen in hopes of finding his form and contributing to the team in a new way. Only time will tell if this change will benefit both Hendricks and the Cubs as they look to turn their season around.