Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is unlikely to crack the rotation out of spring training, but he still gets to pitch with the big league club for now.
He made his first spring start Tuesday against the Athletics, as he tossed two innings in a 6-4 win. He gave up one run on one hit, while walking three batters and striking out two.
Hendricks is expected to begin the season at Triple-A Iowa if he does not earn a rotation spot right away. He posted a 2.48 ERA in 40 innings there last season.