Sources tell ESPN that free agent right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks has agreed to a 1-year, $2.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Angels drafted Hendricks out of high school in the 39th round in 2008; three years later, he was the Texas Rangers’ eighth-round pick.
Hendricks, who turns 35 next month, spent his 11-year career with the Cubs with a 3.68 ERA. He posted a career-worst 5.92 ERA in 29 games (24 starts, five in relief), pitching 130⅔ innings and ending with a 4-12 record this past season.
The Angels’ rotation currently includes right-handlers José Soriano and Jack Kochanowicz and left-handers Tyler Anderson and Reid Detmers, with right-handers Caden Dana and Chase Silseth and left-handers José Suarez and Sam Aldegheri also among the top candidates for spots.
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