Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly on Injured List Amid Roster Changes

The Chicago Cubs announced significant roster adjustments, including placing key pitchers on the IL and recalling several players from Triple-A.

Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly were placed on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain and right hip impingement, respectively.
Garrett Cooper was designated for assignment while Hayden Wesneski and Matt Mervis were recalled from Triple-A Iowa.
Hendricks struggled early in the season, posting a high ERA and allowing numerous hits and runs.
Smyly, transitioning from a starting to a relief role, has also faced challenges with his performance.
The Cubs are undergoing these changes amid a busy schedule of 16 games in as many days.