PT TODAY: Hendricks returns but with a pitch count

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Cubs | Kyle Hendricks to be limited
Chicago Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) will be limited to 60 to 75 pitches in his start Tuesday, July 2.   Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Gordon Wittenmyer
 
BHQ take: Hendricks will return without a rehab start, explaining why his pitch count will be limited. It is unclear whether recent call-up Adbert Alzolay or RHP Tyler Chatwood will be the odd man out of the rotation. Chatwood is control-challenged, and has back-to-back PQS-DISasters in his previous two starts. Alzolay has also struggled with control in his two outings, including one start. Hendricks has displayed...

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