Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Iowa, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks hasn't appeared in a major-league game since last July due to a shoulder injury that was eventually diagnosed as a capsule tear, so he'll need at least a couple of rehab outings to get properly built up. Levine suspects that the 33-year-old right-hander could be ready to join the Cubs around mid-May, assuming he experiences no setbacks during his rehab assignment.

Cubs manager David Ross told reporters Sunday that Hendricks (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment, but the team hasn't decided what level he'll head to, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The decision will likely be based in part on the weather forecasts in the various cities the affiliates of the Cubs will be playing in. The right-hander threw three innings in a simulated game Saturday in Arizona at the Cubs' spring training facility, and he will throw a side session Tuesday before they make the decision where his rehab starts will take place. Hendricks is working his way back from the shoulder strain that has sidelined him throughout the beginning of the 2023 campaign, and he will likely need to make multiple rehab appearances in the minors. If all goes well, he should be a part of the Cubs' rotation in the middle of May.

Hendricks (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday followed by a three-inning outing in extended spring training Saturday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks continues to ramp up in his return and has reportedly felt good as he returns to full strength. He is now working on building up his stamina, and he could begin a rehab assignment following Saturday's outing. Assuming the next steps go well, a mid-May return appears realistic.

Hendricks (shoulder) threw 36 pitches over two innings of a simulated outing before Monday's game against the Athletics and felt great afterwards, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks continues to make positive progress from the shoulder strain that has sidelined him to begin the 2023 season. The next step for the right-hander could be a rehab assignment in hopes of him being part of the Cubs' rotation by the end of April or early in May.

Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled to throw up to 35 pitches in a simulated game in Arizona on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks threw a bullpen session Saturday and now will progress to the simulated contest. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a shoulder strain that has sidelined him to begin the 2023 season, and if all goes well for Hendricks in Arizona, it seems likely that he could begin a rehab assignment.

Hendricks (shoulder) will throw two innings of live batting practice Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The live BP session was originally scheduled for Friday, but the Cubs are moving it up. Hendricks is working his way back from the right shoulder strain that has sidelined him to begin the 2023 campaign, and there's a good chance a rehab assignment could be in the forecast soon for the 33-year-old if all goes well during Wednesday's throwing session.

Hendricks (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to throw live batting practice Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks continues to progress in his recovery from a right shoulder strain. He should be nearing game action if all goes well during his live BP session Friday, though he'll likely need at least a few rehab appearances before being activated from the 15-day injured list.

Hendricks (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander spent spring training going through his rehab program for the right shoulder capsular tear he suffered in August, so his move to the injured list to begin the season isn't a surprise. Hendricks is close to facing live batters and could begin a rehab assignment within the next few weeks.

Hendricks (shoulder) revealed Wednesday that he will throw three more bullpen sessions before progressing to the live batting practice session phase of his schedule, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks added that he feels like he's in regular spring training mode now rather than rehabbing. Since the veteran right-hander will begin facing hitters right around Opening Day, that would seem to put him in line for a rehab assignment not long after that. He's got a ways to go still as he works his way back from last season's shoulder strain, but perhaps he'll be ready to rejoin the Cubs' rotation sometime in May.

Hendricks (shoulder) completed a 30-pitch bullpen Friday at Sloan Park, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

"It was just a regular pen, they just let me throw," Hendricks said. "Got my work in; finally got some pitches out of the stretch. Got that aspect going." The next step for Hendricks will be more bullpens, as it's been reported that the right-hander will not make a Cactus League start, meaning he'll assuredly open the season on the injured list due to his right shoulder troubles. How long that stay on the IL will be might be decided in part by how he looks during these bullpen sessions in Arizona.