Kyle Hendricks said any hopes of returning this season have ended, and he plans to leave next weekend for Arizona to prepare for the 2023 season.
Hendricks, 32, disclosed his intentions to two reporters Sunday. He hopes to resume throwing while treating his right shoulder after not pitching since July 5. Hendricks was diagnosed with a strain that has been slow to heal.
Hendricks has made 30 or more starts in five seasons with the Cubs and started Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. He threw 84 1/3 innings and made 16 starts prior to injuring his shoulder.