Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Hendrix has a sore intercostal muscle and will likely be sidelined several days, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hendrix has made two relief appearances to begin spring training and allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and no walks while striking out three over two innings. He'll now be sidelined due to his injury, and he'll likely begin the year in the minors once the regular season gets underway.

Hendrix will be a part of the Reds' 60-man player pool this season.

EDGE Analysis

Hendrix is on the 40-man roster but has never pitched in the majors. He logged a 2.33 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB in 19.1 innings last year out of the bullpen at Double-A.

The Reds optioned Hendrix to Double-A Chattanooga on March 10.

EDGE Analysis

Hendrix has yet to reach the Triple-A level and only covered 19.1 innings for Chattanooga in 2019, so he'll need some more development time in the minors before the Reds consider bringing him up to the big leagues. He was stellar in his initial exposure to the Southern League last season, posting a 2.33 ERA and 23:8 K:BB over his 16 relief outings.