Hendriks has informed Team Australia that he may be available if they advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendriks withdrew from the WBC on Saturday because he doesn't feel he's where he needs to be for high-intensity games. The decision appears to be advisory, as the right-hander spent a good portion of last season on the DL with elbow inflammation. Whether he plays or not, Hendriks appears to be focused on preparing for the season in the most efficient way possible.

Hendriks has decided not to pitch for Team Australia in the World Baseball Classic, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

His decision to withdraw from the WBC does not appear to be injury-related, but instead just a personal decision not to go. The 28-year-old right-hander will now have the opportunity to spend the entirety of spring training with the Athletics, as he looks to get himself ready for another season in Oakland's bullpen.

Hendriks agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Athletics on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

When healthy, Hendriks was one of the most heavily-used relievers for the Athletics in 2016. Despite a rough start to the season in which he was hampered by an elbow injury, the 27-year-old was able to put together a solid campaign to the tune of a 3.76 ERA (2.85 FIP) over 64.2 innings pitched. He'll be a factor out of the bullpen again in 2017.

Hendricks has allowed six earned runs in 28.1 innings of work (1.91 ERA) since returning from the disabled list on June 19.

EDGE Analysis

Before his DL stint for an elbow injury, Hendricks owned an 8.27 ERA and 1.77 WHIP. The injury must have been hampering him badly because he has since overwhelmed hitters with a 0.92 WHIP to go along with a 26:6 K:BB.

Hendriks (elbow) was activated from the 15-day DL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hendriks completed a three-outing rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville without incident, so he'll rejoin the 25-man roster for the first time since early May. The lefty owned a 8.27 ERA and 1.77 WHIP over 16.1 innings prior to landing on the DL, but his excellent 19:1 K:BB ratio hints that he may have been a victim of some unfortunate luck.

Hendriks (elbow) will come off the DL within the next two days, per manager Bob Melvin, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendriks has been on a rehab assignment for the last week-and-a-half, most recently tossing two innings at Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. It's unclear if he'll squeeze in one final rehab appearance, but barring a setback he'll return to the A's on Sunday or Monday.

Hendriks (elbow) tossed two innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hendriks has thrown four times since beginning a rehab assignment June 7, and he has allowed two earned runs over 5.2 innings (3.18 ERA) while compiling a 4:2 K:BB. He is working as a reliever, so it should not be long before he is ready to rejoin the A's.

Manager Bob Melvin said Hendriks (elbow) faced hitters Saturday and "felt great," MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendriks has been on the DL for a little under a month due to the sore elbow, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. The A's could clear him to head out on a rehab assignment soon.

Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, John Hickey of Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendriks has been playing catch in recent weeks as he returns from an elbow injury and is now ready to throw off a mound. If all goes well in his bullpen session, he'll likely pitch in batting practice or a simulated game and then prepare for a rehab assignment. Barring any setbacks, the 27-year-old is still aiming for a return to Oakland's bullpen sometime in mid-June.

Hendriks (elbow) is still experiencing soreness when playing catch, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the soreness still lingering a little over a week after Hendriks hit the DL, it's starting to sound like he will be out well beyond the minimum 15 days. The 27-year-old was struggling mightily to open the season, allowing 15 earned runs in his first 11 appearances (16.1 innings). His stuff played up really well in the bullpen last year, but the uncertainty regarding a possible return date makes him a justifiable drop in AL-only leagues.