After 11 years with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks departed in free agency during the off-season and signed with the Los Angles Angels. The 35 year old posted a career worst 5.92 ERA in 2024, but was given a one year, $2.5 million deal with the Angels. This spring, he is looking to prove himself and return to the level of production he is capable of.
Kyle Hendricks career earnings and statistics with the Chicago Cubs
Throughout 11 seasons with the Cubs, Hendricks earned just under $84 million with the team. He left the organization with a 3.68 ERA, was a World Series champion, and one time ERA champion. On five different occasions he made 30 or more starts in a season and he recorded six career complete games.
“I got the most out of my career with the Cubs”
In a recent interview with the Chicago Suntimes, Hendricks had a great quote about his tenure with the Cubs. He said, “I feel like I put everything I had into it every single day. I was surrounded by so many people who made me a better person, a better player, and the list is long. I’m so thankful to all of them. I got the most out of my career with the Cubs, I think, that I could, and I wouldn’t have asked for anything else.”
Kyle Hendricks is looking to prove himself with the Los Angeles Angels
Coming off a bad season, Hendricks is looking to return to form in 2025. He has the chance to be a back end of the rotation starter for the Angels with Yusei Kikuchi, Tyler Anderson, and Jose Soranio listed ahead of him on the depth chart. Hendricks, a pitcher who doesn’t throw hard and relies on location to get outs, has a long track record of success on his resume that is working in his favor.
Chicago and Los Angeles will meet August 22-24 for a three game series on the West Coast. At that point we will know how Hendricks new journey with the Angels is going and if he returns to form or not.
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