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Cubs Legend Hendricks Joins Tigers in New Role
2 May
Summary
- Kyle Hendricks hired by Detroit Tigers as special assistant for pitching.
- He spent his entire MLB career with the Chicago Cubs.
- Hendricks was part of the 2016 World Series championship team.

Kyle Hendricks, a significant figure in Chicago Cubs history, has joined the Detroit Tigers as a special assistant. His new role will concentrate on pitching development, marking a new chapter after his retirement as a player. Hendricks, affectionately known as 'The Professor,' spent his entire major league career with the Cubs.
He was instrumental in the Cubs' 2016 National League pennant win and started Game 7 of that year's World Series. This move to Detroit also stems from existing relationships within the Tigers' front office, which includes former Cubs personnel. Hendricks' transition into baseball operations appears to be a preliminary step to explore future career paths in the sport.