PT TODAY: Hendricks returns to rotation for Cubs

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Cubs | Kyle Hendricks to return Monday
Chicago Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks (hand) will come off the disabled list Monday, July 24, to start the opening game of a series against the Chicago White Sox.  Source: MLB.com - Carrie Muskat
 
BHQ take: As reported in a previous column, Hendricks' return will result in replacement starter LHP Mike Montgomery returning to a bullpen role. Montgomery made eight starts among his 27 appearances, with 37 K/15 BB in 40.1 IP in that role. He displayed sharper Control as a starter than he has as a reliever in 2017. Hendricks has shown neither the Dom nor the Ctl he displayed in...

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