Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks was removed from Tuesday’s game after only three innings. After the game, it was reported that he had a right shoulder issue, the same thing that kept him away from a couple of starts last month, though he did not go on the injured list at the time.
Now, he’s headed there:
Cubs manager David Ross said Kyle Hendricks (right shoulder strain) will go on the injured list. Corresponding move to be announced.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) July 6, 2022
This will give the Cubs an extra bullpen arm until they decide what to do for starting pitchers Saturday and Sunday in Los Angeles.