Kyle Hendricks

Steele was unable to make his start Tuesday because of inflammation in his elbow, and now has been diagnosed with the tendinitis. Kyle Hendricks made the start for Steele on Tuesday and pitched well, and likely will continue to make starts until Steele can come back. There's no timetable for Steele's return, but the IL stint will cause him to miss at least two weeks.

Hendricks was making a spot start with Justin Steele unavailable due to soreness in his left elbow. He pitched well,but not well enough with Paul Skenes blanking the Cubs over his five frames and Chicago providing zero runs through the contest. It remains to be seen if Hendricks makes another start, but that is obviously tied to Steele's health.

That's not good at all. Kyle Hendricks, who was jumped dropped from the rotation to make room for Jordan Wicks, will regain his spot for now and face the Pirates on Tuesday. If Steele can't make it back this month, the Cubs might decide to take a look at Caleb Kilian during the final few weeks.

Jordan Wicks is about ready to come off the IL, so it might be time to send Hendricks back to the pen. He gave up eight hits and walked three today, and his season ERA jumped back up to 6.75.

Hendricks gave up seven hits, walked two and struck out none tonight. The Cubs won anyway, since they were facing a team that isn't trying at all, but Hendricks' spot should be in jeopardy. Jordan Wicks is nearly ready to come off the IL and could replace him.