But with Kyle Hendricks still working up to throwing off a mound in the coming weeks, several other players might compete for a place in the Opening Day rotation.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/2/14/23600236/spring-training-preview-storylines-to-follow-at-cubs-camp-nick-madrigal-kyle-hendricks

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been through six races over the last nine seasons and is involved in his seventh.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/31/kyle-hendricks-is-looking-like-the-playoff-savvy-veteran-of-old-for-the-chicago-cubs-and-just-in-time-for-a-pennant-race/

Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa this week.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/4/25/23698401/cubs-kyle-hendricks-to-begin-rehab-assignment-triple-a-iowa-this-week-caleb-kilian-jameson-taillon

Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks comes off the mound after the top of the sixth inning on Aug. 30, 2023, at Wrigley Field.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-chicago-cubs-milwaukee-brewers-photos-20230831-4bcvjzvgybhbdfaypgn3jtmhhe-photogallery.html

Jun 10, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) is congratulated by teammates at the end of the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

Source: https://deadspin.com/mlb-roundup-cubs-kyle-hendricks-takes-no-hitter-into-8-1850526890