CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs placed last year's MLB ERA leader, Kyle Hendricks, on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday with right hand tendinitis.
The Cubs were hopeful the righty will only miss one start.
"Inflammation along the back of the tendon of his right middle finger on his hand," Cubs president Theo Epstein said. "We don't think it's serious or long term."
Hendricks, 27, first told the team about some pain in his hand on Wednesday after throwing a bullpen session. He's had an up and down year after leading the majors with a 2.