Hamels will not receive a qualifying offer from the Cubs and will head into free agency without a draft-pick penalty attached to him, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels hasn't been an ace for several years but remained a useful arm last season, posting a 3.81 ERA in 27 starts. The Cubs didn't want to keep him around for $17.8 million next season, but he could still earn himself a decent deal despite the fact that he'll turn 36 in last December.

Hamels (shoulder) allowed two hits while striking out eight over four scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Saturday. He did not issue a walk.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty was scratched last week due to shoulder fatigue, but he was cleared to pitch one final time and made the most of the opportunity. While Hamels was expected to go only three innings, he was so effective that he convinced manager Joe Maddon to leave him out there for an additional frame. Hamels' season was derailed by an oblique injury in July; he had struggled to a 6.39 ERA over nine starts coming into Saturday, after posting a 2.98 ERA over the first three months. He heads into free agency this winter for the first time in his career.

Hamels (shoulder) will be limited to just three innings Saturday against the Cardinals, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels is recovered from a sore shoulder enough to start for the first time since Sept. 16, though the Cubs won't push him deep into the game. That's likely related to the injury, though the Cubs also have no reason not to be extra cautious with nothing left to play for this season.

Hamels (shoulder) is scheduled to start Saturday against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels has been sidelined since Sept. 16 with a sore shoulder, but he felt good after a bullpen session Tuesday, clearing the way for him to make one final start this season. The southpaw owns a 3.92 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 135:56 K:BB in 137.2 innings (26 starts).

Hamels (shoulder) felt good after a bullpen session Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sore shoulder has kept Hamels off the mound since Sept. 16, but he may have time to make one more start this season. The Cubs will have to make a decision regarding Hamels in the coming days.

Hamels (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sore shoulder has kept Hamels off the mound for over a week. The Cubs currently sit four games out of a playoff spot with six left to play, so they may elect to shut down Hamels for the season unless their situation rapidly improves.

Hamels (shoulder) was spotted playing catch on the field Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The throwing session was Hamels' first since he was shut down with left shoulder fatigue following his Sept. 16 start. The Cubs haven't decided when or if Hamels will re-enter the rotation at any point during its six-game, season-ending road trip during the upcoming week. Before developing the injury, Hamels had posted a 7.36 ERA and 2.15 WHIP over his last eight starts. Chicago may prefer to stay away from the struggling Hamels over the final week of the season while the team's playoff hopes hang in the balance.

Hamels (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that the lefty is "progressing," but Hamels is not to the point where he can pick up a baseball. With that, it's looking like we may not see Hamels again this season, though another start for Hamels has not been ruled out. Alec Mills seems like a strong bet to get the start if Hamels can't go next week.

Hamels will not make his scheduled start Saturday due to left shoulder fatigue, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury will cost Hamels at least one start, but the Cubs are hopeful he will be able to rejoin the rotation next week. Alec Mills will enter the rotation in Hamels' place, and he will start Friday and bump fellow starter Jose Quintana back a day.

Hamels gave up two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four through 3.1 innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamels struggled with his command, allowing five free passes and laboring through 3.1 innings before being pulled from the game after 73 pitches. Hamels hasn't pitched five innings in any of his last three starts. The 35-year-old has a 3.92 ERA with 135 strikeouts through 26 starts this season. Hamels is scheduled to make his next star Saturday against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.