Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks struggled mightily in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Pirates, allowing seven earned runs on 11 hits while striking out four over 4 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a troubling trend for Hendricks, whose season ERA ballooned to an alarming 10.57, accompanied by a 1.99 WHIP through seven starts. His inability to limit hits, evidenced by a .385 BABIP, and a modest 7.3 K/9 rate, suggests ongoing challenges in regaining his form. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Hendricks in any format, as his current performance offers little in terms of reliability or upside.

Kyle Hendricks managed a slightly improved outing in the Cubs' narrow 5-4 win over the Pirates on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one earned run on just two hits and four walks while striking out five across five innings. Despite this performance, Hendricks's season has been troubling, with a bloated 10.04 ERA and a 1.92 WHIP through his first six starts. Today's game, though a step in the right direction, hardly signals a turnaround given his high walk rate and ongoing struggles with command. Fantasy managers should remain cautious, as consistent improvement is needed before Hendricks can be considered a reliable option again. His ability to limit hits today is a positive, but the walks are a lingering concern that caps his fantasy potential.

Kyle Hendricks (back) has been activated from the 15-day IL and will start Sunday vs the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

The Cubs were waiting to see how Jameson Taillon (back) felt before deciding on Sunday's starter, but decided he is not ready to go. Hendricks will look to turn things around after a break on the IL after posting a 12.00 ERA through 5 starts in 2024. Jose Cuas has been optioned to Triple-A.

Kyle Hendricks threw a bullpen session on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Hendricks remains on track to make his next rehab start in Triple-A on Tuesday after throwing one in Double-A earlier in the week. He could be ready to return to the Cubs rotation shortly afterwards if all goes well.

Kyle Hendricks (back) will make his next rehab start with Triple-A Iowa Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hendricks performed well in his first rehab start with Double-A Tennessee. Fantasy managers should expect Hendricks to have a timeline assigned to him after his next rehab start.