Making his spring training debut, Hendricks pitched two innings and allowed a single hit in Saturday's win against the Dodgers. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks needed just 16 pitches to cruise through the two innings, as the Cubs turned a double play behind him after he allowed a hit. Hendricks led MLB with a 2.13 ERA last season, and while he doesn't offer the strikeout upside of other top fantasy starters, he should still be a very good option on the mound in 2017.

Hendricks will make his spring training debut Saturday against the Dodgers, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs have yet to use any of their top-four starting pitchers this spring, but Hendricks will get some work in this weekend. After pitching a career-high 190 innings last year, expect Hendricks to slowly build up for the start of the season.

Improved command and more effective usage of his secondary pitches helped Hendricks put together his breakout 2016 season, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Statcast, Hendricks had the highest number of pitches that were called strikes outside of the zone in 2016. He also threw more changeups, cutters and curveballs for called strikes than he did in 2015. "I think my command was much better and my mechanics were more solid [in 2016]," Hendricks said. "I could dial in." The stats reflected this, as Hendricks went 16-8 with a MLB-best 2.13 ERA. While that number will almost certainly rise in 2017 given his lack of overpowering stuff, Hendricks appears locked in as a very reliable fantasy option.

Hendricks will start Game 3 of the Cubs' World Series matchup with the Indians on Thursday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks typically lined up right after Jon Lester in the postseason rotation, but given the fact that the right-hander pitched in the final game of the NLCS, manager Joe Maddon opted to move Jake Arrieta up to Game 2. The 26-year-old is now scheduled to take the ball for the first game of the series at Wrigley Field, likely against right-hander Josh Tomlin.

Hendricks (forearm) has been confirmed as the Game 2 starter of the NLCS, ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was hit by a comebacker in the forearm during the NLDS, but he will be able to stay on turn for the Cubs in the NLCS, as expected. Hendricks will oppose a TBD starter from the Dodgers, as Kenta Maeda is expected to start Game 1, while Rich Hill, Clayton Kershaw and Julio Urias will all likely be unavailable after appearing in Thursday's game.

Manager Joe Maddon is leaning toward Hendricks (forearm) to start Game 2 of the NLCS on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The righty was struck with a batted ball in Game 2, but his X-rays came back negative. Though it's still up in the air, Maddon's statement says Hendricks appears to be healthy enough to pitch when the series starts. The pitcher also said he was "good to go" Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reported.

Manager Joe Maddon reiterated Sunday that there is nothing "highly negative" regarding the status of Hendricks' right forearm, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks was removed from Saturday's NLDS Game 2 after being struck with a batted ball in the forearm, and X-rays later came back negative. The Cubs are referring to it as a contusion, and as of Sunday, there is no indication Hendricks is in danger of missing a start.

X-rays of Hendricks' right forearm came back negative.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, the Cubs are referring to the problem as a contusion.

Hendricks was removed from Saturday night's NLDS game against the Giants after he was hit by a batted ball on the right forearm, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks allowed two runs on four hits in 3.2 innings before being lifted for Travis Wood.

Manager Joe Maddon announced that Hendricks will start Game 2 of the NLDS, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendricks pieced together his best season in the majors, finishing the season with a 2.13 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. This strong showing prompted the Cubs to entrust him with the second start of the series, right behind Jon Lester. The right-hander will get the opportunity to face either the Mets or the Giants in the Friendly Confines on Saturday.