Cubs claim RHP Liam Hendriks off waivers from Twins

Published Dec. 13, 2013 5:27 p.m. ET

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CHICAGO (AP) -- 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.