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Kyle Hendricks Retires After 12 MLB Seasons With Cubs and Angels

Multiple reports confirm the Cubs mainstay is ending his career to spend time with family.

Sep 4, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Sep 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) thanks fans after he was pulled from the game during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs walks to the dugout before Game Seven of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Chicago Sun-Times reporter Maddie Lee first reported the decision, which was subsequently corroborated by MLB.com, ESPN and Reuters.
  • Hendricks finishes with a 105-91 record and a 3.79 ERA across 307 career games, including 301 starts.
  • In his final season with the Angels in 2025, he went 8-10 with a 4.76 ERA over 31 starts and 164 2/3 innings.
  • He won the 2016 NL ERA title at 2.13, shut out the Dodgers over 7 1/3 innings in the NLCS Game 6 and started Game 7 of the World Series.
  • Nicknamed “The Professor” for his Dartmouth pedigree and precision style, he currently has no coaching or front-office plans.