Cubs claim Australian pitcher Hendriks off waivers
The Chicago Cubs claimed Australian right-hander Liam Hendriks off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Friday.
The 24-year-old Hendriks made 28 starts and two relief appearances with the Twins from 2011-13, going 2-13 with a 6.06 earned-run average. Last season, he was 1-3 with a 6.85 ERA in 10 games.