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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 09: Manager Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the media during a press conference before game four of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on October 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Georgia.
The Cubs are coming off a 5-2 loss on Tuesday.
UPDATE: The Cubs lost Wednesday’s game 4-1.
Cubs Sign Three-Time All-Star
Getty Liam Hendriks #31 of the Chicago White Sox talks to reporters during the Gatorade All-Star Workout Day outside of Coors Field on July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
Before Wednesday’s game, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reported the news that the Cubs are signing Liam Hendriks to a Minor League contract.
Ghiroli wrote: “The Chicago Cubs have signed RHP Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal, sources tell the Athletic.”
Hendriks has not appeared in an MLB game this season.
He is coming off a year where he went 0-2 with a 6.59 ERA in 14 games for the Boston Red Sox.
Hendriks’ Career
GettyLiam Hendriks #31 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the 91st MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
Hendriks (who is 37) spent the first three seasons of his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins.
He then had stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox (before the Red Sox last year).
Over 14 seasons, the three-time All-Star has gone 33-36 with a 3.88 ERA in 490 games.
Social Media Reacts
GettyLiam Hendricks #31 of the Boston Red Sox talks to reporters prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 06, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here’s what people were saying on social media about the signing:
@tlschwerz: “Hendriks lands his first job since being left off the Twins Opening Day roster.”
@sissy180: “Palencia is my closer. He can do the 8th”
@crawlyscubs: “That is cool that Liam Hendricks is returning to Chicago! Just in time for the Crosstown Classic!”
@sportsmockery: “A familiar face is coming back to Chicago (Northside this time)”
@jen_wrigley1987: “Would be great if they could get Liam back on track.”
GettyLiam Hendriks #31 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates the final out in the ninth inning to end the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on July 15, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The White Sox defeated the Twins 6-2.
Cubs Right Now
The Cubs are off to a strong start to the year with a 27-15 record in 42 games, which has them at the top of the National League Central.
That said, they are just 9-10 in the 19 games they have played away from Wrigley Field.
Following two more games against the Braves, the Cubs will visit the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
