CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks exited after two innings towards the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday due to low again tightness.
The correct-hander threw 43 pitches and gave up a pair of earned runs within the temporary outing. He additionally gave up 4 hits and walked two in Chicago’s 7-0 loss.
“It was simply bizarre and I wasn’t efficient,” mentioned Hendricks, who added that he skilled spasms a day earlier. “It was sensible to not push it any additional.”
Supervisor Craig Counsell mentioned Hendricks shall be evaluated additional in coming days earlier than the membership determines if he’ll want time on the injured record.
The 34-year-old Hendricks, who began the day 1-6 with a 7.48 ERA, was demoted to the bullpen in Could after giving up 28 earned runs in his first 5 begins. He is the one remaining Cubs participant who appeared within the 2016 World Collection.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
