PT TODAY: Montgomery to stick a little longer as SP

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Cubs | Kyle Hendricks unlikely to return before break
Chicago Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks (hand) said he is not ready to throw off a mound at this point and does not expect to return to the Cubs until after the All-Star break.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: Hendricks' prolonged absence likely means an extended rotation stay for LHP Mike Montgomery, who recently entered the rotation after making 18 relief appearances to open the season. Montgomery has made four starts, with 19 K/8 BB while allowing 4 ER in 21 IP. He could be competing with RHP Eddie Butler to hold the final rotation spot when Hendricks...

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