CINCINNATI -- So what’s at stake this weekend as the Chicago Cubs finally complete their historic regular season? Everyone is well aware the games mean nothing in the standings, but various individual accomplishments plus playoff-roster implications and injury updates provide some intrigue as the Cubs and Cincinnati Reds play games 160-162.

A solid outing Saturday could get Jon Lester 200 innings and 20 wins and maybe lock down the Cy Young. Jeff Curry/USA TODAY Sports

Jon Lester: Lester starts Saturday needing just 2⅓ innings to reach 200, a number he covets. A victory would give him 20 for the season, a figure Cy Young Award voters might care about. The left-hander technically can win the ERA title if he’s lights-out and teammate Kyle Hendricks gets lit up the next day, but either way the award is a real possibility for the 32-year-old. He’s already on record saying he would vote for Hendricks.

Kyle Hendricks: Hendricks pitches in the regular-season finale Sunday and is also in the running for the Cy Young. And it’s possible he could be the only (qualified) pitcher in baseball with a sub-2.00 ERA. The right-hander lowered his to 1.99 in his previous start.

“I feel so good with my preparation, and my pitches are pretty good right now as well,” Hendricks said. “And I’m on the same page as my catchers. Once that’s all in place, I’m just trying to keep things where they’re at.”

Hendricks admits if the Cubs were not playing on into the postseason he might be focused more on individual accomplishments heading into the finale, at least a little.

“To a degree,” the 26-year-old said. “I might think more individually, but even then, in order to have success you can’t think of stats or your results.”

Injuries: Right-hander Jason Hammel (elbow) already has been scratched from his start Friday but hasn’t declared himself out for the playoffs, while outfielders Chris Coghlan (left ankle) and Jorge Soler (side) could see action. Cubs manager Joe Maddon said neither has to play to make the postseason roster, but both would like to. Coghlan said Thursday his injury is mild, while Soler rejoined the team in Pittsburgh and will be reevaluated in Cincinnati.

Roster spots: Even a banged-up Coghlan probably has made the playoff roster unless he’s too injured to participate. Over his past 35 plate appearances, he’s hitting .407 with an on-base percentage of .543. His hot streak even predates that stretch, at least in his estimation.

“Since the first time I went on the disabled list I’ve been real productive, but at the end of the day I think they know what type of player I am,” Coghlan said Thursday. “It feels good to contribute to the team to win.”

Coghlan and catcher Miguel Montero have forced the issue, playing their way onto the postseason roster. That leaves a few bubble candidates, with Albert Almora Jr. the most intriguing. The rookie has not looked overmatched at the plate, while fellow right-handed hitter Matt Szczur has slumped and lefty-hitting Tommy La Stella has been inconsistent. Could Almora fight one of them off?

“He’s not intimidated by stuff,” Maddon said. “He’s not afraid of stuff.”

This weekend could be the determining factor for those three players along with a possible Cy Young winner -- and we haven’t even gotten to the MVP candidates. Could Kris Bryant or Anthony Rizzo sway voters with their bats over the final three games?

Stay tuned.