Cubs Activate Hendricks From Injured List After Shoulder Recovery

Kyle Hendricks returns to the mound for the Cubs on Thursday night after recovering from a capsular tear in his shoulder.
Hendricks missed significant time last season due to the injury but the Cubs gave him a four-year, $55.5 million contract extension in 2019.
This season is the last guaranteed year in Hendricks' deal, so he will be pitching to earn a new contract.
The Cubs could trade Hendricks if he returns to form but he could also help make them contenders again.
To make room for Hendricks’ return, the Cubs optioned infielder Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Iowa.