Any hopes of Kyle Hendricks starting another game for the Chicago Cubs this year officially ended Monday.
Hendricks was shut down for the rest of the season because of a capsular tear in his right shoulder, which lengthened the rehab process and ultimately prevented a return in 2022. The injury stems from a chronic issue rather than happening on one pitch.
Hendricks won’t need surgery to fix the tear. He plans to head to the team’s complex in Arizona in the next week to start a two- to four-week shoulder strengthening program before building up on a throwing program. His goal is to get a ball in his hand by the end of the season.
