Veteran reliever Liam Hendriks agrees to a minor league deal with the Cubs, AP source says

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Liam Hendriks has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs as he aims to return to the majors after recovering from injuries. The 37-year-old reliever was previously released by the Minnesota Twins after a challenging spring training.

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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with Liam Hendriks, giving the veteran reliever another chance to make his way back to the majors. A person familiar with the agreement confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because it was pending a physical. The 37-year-old Hendriks was released from his minor league deal with Minnesota on March 20. The right-hander allowed three runs, nine hits and five walks over seven innings in seven appearances with the Twins during spring training. The NL Central-leading Cubs have been hit hard by injuries, including to their bullpen. Relievers Caleb Thielbar (left hamstring strain), Hunter Harvey (triceps inflammation) and Riley Martin (elbow inflammation) are on the injured list. Hendriks has 116 saves in a 14-year career, of which 114 were from 2019-22 during two seasons with the Oakland Athletics and two with the Chicago White Sox. He set a career high with 38 saves for the White Sox in 2021. Hendriks was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after the 2022 season. In 2023, he was sidelined after just five appearances by right elbow inflammation and eventually had Tommy John surgery. Hendriks had a 6.59 ERA in 14 games with Boston in 2025. His season was shortened by right hip inflammation. \\_ AP MLB:

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What is the significance of Liam Hendriks signing with the Cubs?

Liam Hendriks' signing provides the Cubs with bullpen depth amid injuries and gives him a chance to return to MLB after overcoming health issues.

How did Liam Hendriks perform during his time with the Minnesota Twins?

During spring training with the Twins, Hendriks allowed three runs, nine hits, and five walks over seven innings in seven appearances.

What health challenges has Liam Hendriks faced recently?

Hendriks was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and underwent Tommy John surgery after experiencing right elbow inflammation in 2023.

Veteran reliever Liam Hendriks agrees to a minor league deal with the Cubs, AP source says

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