Cubs' Kyle Hendricks, out since April 21, returns from IL

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks was activated from the injured list and started in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Right-hander Jose Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Hendricks, 34, threw 94 pitches over 5 innings Sunday, giving up a run on 2 hits with 5 strikeouts as he got a no-decision in the Cubs' 10-inning win.

"Progress," Hendricks said. "Just felt good to keep the boys in a game, give us a chance to win."

He 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 and just 21 innings to open the season.

Hendricks will move into the rotation spot of right-hander Jameson Taillon, who was pushed back, possibly until Tuesday, with a sore back.

Cuas, 29, had a 9.00 ERA in six relief appearances with the Cubs this season.