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Cubs Agree to Minor-League Deal With Reliever Liam Hendriks

The 37-year-old ex-All-Star represents a low-risk depth move for a bullpen hit by injuries.

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May 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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May 16, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) throws against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that Chicago reached a minor-league agreement with three-time All-Star Liam Hendriks, which the club has not announced and which is pending a physical according to the Associated Press.
  • Hendriks is expected to report to the minors and work toward Triple-A Iowa as he builds arm strength and command for a potential call-up.
  • The Cubs are short on relief arms, with Hunter Harvey, Riley Martin and Caleb Thielbar on the injured list and Porter Hodge out for the season after elbow surgery.
  • Hendriks was one of baseball’s best relievers from 2019 to 2022 with Oakland and the White Sox, compiling a 2.26 ERA and 116 saves over that span with elite strikeout and walk rates.
  • Recent health and performance questions linger after a 2023 lymphoma diagnosis, Tommy John surgery, a brief 2025 stint with Boston, and a Twins spring showing of seven innings with five walks and a fastball around 94 mph.