Not really worried about Hendricks. The fifth spot is a concern. I also agree about left, but that probably won't be hard to fix.
At least we're having a conversation about the playoffs. This team is close.
Bryant's athleticism has surprised me a bit.
4th spot is the concern. Hendricks should be the 5. They need another LH lower in the rotation to split up some RHSP. Scott Kazmir should be the main target. He shouldn't cost much in prospects and it still frees them up for a off season spending on who they want to add long term.
It would be the best answer vs overspending.
Ideal trade 2 B grade's for Kazmir. Basically 2 lower level unknown prospects in the 20-30 range. Then go after Cueto next off season. Rotation: Cueto, Lester, Arreta, Hammel, Hendricks. Just adding a 200 IP arm at the top stabilizes the staff. Thus taking IP off the pen. They can afford to have 2 $$ SP contracts with the farm providing cash relief in position players.
LF: The easiest answer is to promote Baez then demote Russell and have him man 3B for 2 weeks. When he has the feel for it promote him and move Bryant to LF. This might end up happening anyways. It closes a door for Schwarber but that just forces him to have his catching skills vs his bat getting him into the show.