Cubs officially activate RHP Kyle Hendricks from IL

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The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Kyle Hendricks from the injured list to start Sunday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In a corresponding roster move, right-hander Jose Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Hendricks, 34, last pitched on April 21 before going on the IL with a lower back injury. He struggled to an 0-3 record and a 12.00 ERA in five starts a