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Liam Hendriks joins Cubs on minor league deal in search of All-Star form

New York Post·Dylan Svoboda·19 days ago
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Liam Hendriks is getting another chance to work his way back to the majors. The veteran reliever signed a minor league deal with the Cubs on Wednesday after being let go by the Twins before Opening Day, giving Chicago a low-risk opportunity to evaluate whether the former All-Star closer still has something left in the tank. Hendriks, 37, struggled during a brief stint with Minnesota in spring training, allowing three earned runs while surrendering nine hits and five walks across seven appearances before his release. “It’s, you know, essentially, just depth right now and taking a shot at somebody who’s had a lot of success and see what happens,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said, per MLB.com . “He’s going to have a ways to build up.” Liam Hendriks of the Minnesota Twins throws a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at Lee Health Sports Complex on March 12, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida.…

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