Hendricks' next start will be pushed back, and he will not pitch until Monday at the earliest, according to Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has continued to roll this month with a 1.80 ERA over three starts, and there is no indication he is dealing with an injury, so he is not seemingly being pushed back for performance or health reasons. Rather, with their playoff positioning all but secured, the Cubs are likely pushing Hendricks back to help set up their postseason rotation. Hendricks will not start during the Cubs' weekend series with the Cardinals, but if he takes the mound Monday, he would still be able to get in two starts before the regular season comes to a close.