Hendrick was not included on the Reds' 60-man player pool for the 2020 season and wasn't really under consideration, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. "Austin is more of a ways away, obviously a high school kid who hasn't even started a season yet," general manager Nick Krall said. "He's got to get back into baseball shape before you even think of something like that. That wasn't a consideration."

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That's been the conclusion for most franchises when setting their 60-man player pool - so far only nine 2020 draftees have been included. It probably wouldn't be too helpful for Hendrick to face more advanced players right now, nor would it be helpful for the Reds' pitching staff to work against him.