Hendricks was cleared to resume throwing on the side Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks was re-examined Monday, and apparently everything checked out as he is now expected to resume throwing, putting him one step closer to rejoining the big-league rotation. Barring any setbacks, Hendricks said he could be back for this weekend's series against the Pirates.

Hendricks was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right hand tendinitis, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first word of an injury nagging the right-hander, although it could help to explain some of his recent struggles if the injury stems back to then. The severity of the issue is unknown at this time as well, so for now he only seems to be on pace for one missed start. Mike Montgomery will fill the void in the rotation Friday against Colorado, but he could be tabbed for more starts if Hendricks' hand takes longer to heal.

Hendricks pitched four innings, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three in a no-decision Sunday vs. St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Through 11 starts, last year's ERA champ owns a career-high in ERA (4.09) and WHIP (1.20). His 34.1 percent walk rate is a far cry from the 23.2 mark Hendricks post in 2016. The 27-year-old's last two starts (nine runs over nine innings) have been extremely disappointing considering the favorable matchups. San Diego (Monday's opponent) is MLB's worst offense, and St. Louis is below average. That said, Hendricks is no longer a member of fantasy's "set it and forget it" class of pitchers. He'll make his next start at home Friday against Colorado.

Hendricks (4-2) picked up the win Wednesday against the Giants. He pitched seven innings, and allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks has been rolling lately, as he's allowed two earned runs or less in six straight starts. While last year's 2.13 ERA may be an unrealistic goal to repeat, Hendricks is showing that he's still a very valuable fantasy commodity. He lines up to face the Padres Monday in his next start, and he should be a solid play against a poor offense.

Hendricks (3-2) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

After a bumpy beginning to the campaign, Hendricks has now delivered quality starts in four of his last five trips to the mound. Control remains an issue for him, however, as he's walked multiple batters in seven straight starts and his 3.6 BB/9 is a far cry from the 2.1 and 2.2 marks he posted the last two seasons. The 27-year-old will look for win No. 4 on Monday at home against the Giants.

Hendricks (2-2) went 6.1 innings in Colorado on Wednesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out seven, but he was stuck with the loss anyway.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks had the poor fortune of being on the wrong end of an ultra-rare Coors Field shutout, but he still delivered another quality outing, continuing to put his early-April struggles in the past. The 27-year-old righty's ERA is down to 3.40, which is probably a closer approximation of his true level than that insane 2.13 mark from last year. Hendricks is a solid arm who's basically universally fantasy relevant, but he's not the kind of superstar his 2016 stats would imply.

Hendricks (2-1) allowed no runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings, but earned no decision Friday over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks stymied the Yankees bats, though he burned through 94 pitches, keeping him from getting through the sixth inning. After failing to notch a quality start in his first three outings of the year, he's rebounded by allowing just two runs over his last three starts to lower his ERA to 3.51, and although he may not post the amazing stats he did in 2016, he'll continue to be a solid fantasy option. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Rockies.

Hendricks allowed two runs on three hits while walking three and striking out six over six innings for a no-decision in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

That's back-to-back quality starts for the 27-year-old right-hander, and he matched his season high with six K's in a game. It's also a good sign that he was able to hold the hot-hitting Red Sox lineup in check. Hendricks is sporting a mediocre 7.07 K/9 this year but is inducing 49.4 percent ground balls. He doesn't have overpowering stuff, but he limits free passes and keeps the ball out of the air. Hendricks won't be as sharp as he was in 2016, but his last two quality starts give hope to his owners that his ugly start to the year is behind him.

Hendricks will have his next scheduled start moved up from Monday against the Phillies to Sunday against the Red Sox, ESPN.com's Jesse Rogers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks had labored through his first three starts of the season, but finally found success in his most recent turn Tuesday against the Pirates, tossing six scoreless innings while giving up four hits and two walks. With the Cubs off the schedule Thursday, manager Joe Maddon will reshuffle his rotation a bit by keeping Hendricks on his normal four-day rest for Sunday's turn, while Brett Anderson gets pushed back a day. Hendricks will thus benefit from a two-start week, though fantasy owners were probably hoping for a better matchup than one against a potent Red Sox offense at Fenway Park.

Hendricks (2-1) tossed six scoreless innings against the Pirates on Tuesday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out three in a 1-0 win.

EDGE Analysis

Last year's spectacular 2.13 ERA and 0.98 WHIP were obviously unrepeatable, but Hendricks started this season with an across-the-board statistical decline over his first three starts. This was a major improvement, but still, Hendricks' fastball averaged only 85.9 mph, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago -- a season high, but still a huge decline from last year's 87.8. Hendricks has never been mistaken for a fireballer, but this is quite low even for him. Still, at least he's on a positive trend line, and his past results have given us reason to believe that he'll continue rounding into form.