Liam Hendriks, a 35-year-old former All-Star who underwent cancer treatment and Tommy John surgery in 2023, will be making his first appearance for the Boston Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate on Sunday.
Right-handed relief pitcher Liam Hendriks will be taking the mound for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on Sunday, manager Chad Tracy confirmed to
Just before the start of 2023 Spring Training, Hendriks announced he would be undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was cancer-free by that April, but he still missed the first two months of the regular season. The 35-year-old righty was previously one of the most dominant relievers in the game, so his potentially imminent arrival in Boston would be a welcome site for a club pushing to snag an AL Wild Card spot.
After getting traded to the Oakland Athletics ahead of the 2016 campaign, Hendriks became an All-Star, and he continued to perform at that high level once he signed with the Chicago White Sox in 2021.
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