CHICAGO — More than a decade into his big league career, veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks must adjust to a new role.
Hendricks will be used out of the bullpen at least through the next turn of the rotation, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. The Cubs aren’t ruling out using him in relief beyond this week as they continue to navigate injuries on the pitching staff and try to get Hendricks on track. They don’t currently have a starter listed for Thursday’s series finale versus the Atlanta Braves, and it will be “somewhat” of a bullpen game, Counsell said.