The Chicago Cubs just locked up a key member of their starting rotation for at least the next four or so seasons.
On Tuesday just a few days before the 2019 season opener, the Cubs announced they have agreed to a four-year extension with starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. The Cubs still had two years of control on Hendricks, but extending him now through 2024 made sense.
The four-year deal is worth $55.59M and includes a fifth year club option for the Cubs. The 29-year-old Hendricks enters this season as a key piece in Chicago’s rotation, which would be the difference in them making a run in the playoffs or not.
Hendricks has posted a 3.07 ERA with 52 wins and 33 losses in his five-year career with the Cubs. He’s been reliable over his career, pitching 180+ innings in three of those five seasons.
For More Great Chicago Sports Content
Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE
