Cubs Retain Kyle Hendricks and Yan Gomes Through 2024 Season Options

Hendricks recovers from shoulder injury for 11th season with Cubs; Gomes returns for third season after strong performance last year.

Kyle Hendricks, the veteran right-handed pitcher, and catcher Yan Gomes have been retained by the Chicago Cubs for the 2024 season; Hendricks' contract is worth $16.5 million and Gomes' $6 million.
Hendricks, who was out of action during the second half of the 2022 season due to a shoulder injury, made a remarkable comeback in 2023, logging 24 starts with a 3.74 ERA in 137 innings.
After his recovery from a capsular tear in his right shoulder, Hendricks underwent a comprehensive program to increase his strength and boost his fastball; he regained form by late May, even touching 90 mph occasionally, a notable increase from his 2022 average velocity.
Yan Gomes, the 36-year-old veteran catcher, had strong stats in the 2023 season with a .267 average, 10 home runs, 20 doubles, and 63 RBIs in 116 games, and has been particularly effective against left-handed pitching.
Both Hendricks and Gomes are not only valued for their on-field performances but also their leadership roles; Hendricks, in particular, has acted as a mentor to younger players, and Gomes' influence has also been significant in the clubhouse.