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Chicago Cubs Injury Update: Hendricks Takes Next Steps to Return

The Chicago Cubs could soon have rotation reinforcements as Kyle Hendricks takes his next steps in returning to the team.
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Chicago Cubs Injury Update: Hendricks Takes Next Steps to Return
Chicago Cubs Injury Update: Hendricks Takes Next Steps to Return

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The Chicago Cubs could soon see starter Kyle Hendricks return to the rotation as he makes his next steps in his recovery. 

According to The Athletic, the Cubs are planning on sending Hendricks out on a rehab assignment, usually seen as the last step prior to returning to the Major League squad. 

Tuesday will be a bullpen for Hendricks as well, seemingly one of his last prior to pitching in an actual minor league game. 

Hendricks has not pitched in a Major League baseball game since July 5 of last season due to a shoulder strain 

The veteran pitcher threw a simulated game on Saturday in Arizona at the Cubs facility. 

It is not yet clear what level he will make his first rehab appearance. However, he will likely need multiple starts to build up to a starter's workload. He could rejoin the rotation sometime in mid to late May. 

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KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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