Liam Hendriks's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 0'' , 235 lbs
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Birthdate02/10/1989 (34)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Boston Red Sox veteran right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday, likely with Triple-A Worcester, barring any setbacks. The Red Sox want to see Hendriks throw around seven outings in the minors before allowing him to make his 2024 debut. Hendriks has nearing an end to his long recovery from Tommy John surgery and will join Boston's bullpen for the stretch run this year. The 35-year-old Aussie has been an All-Star three times in his 13 years in the big leagues and also has 116 career saves, so he'll give the big-league bullpen plenty of experience alongside closer Kenley Jansen. However, given Hendriks' long layoff, there's a good chance he'll be eased into high-leverage relief situations when he eventually makes his Red Sox debut, which may not come until September.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday that right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Hendriks is nearing game action after tossing a live batting practice session on Wednesday. Barring a setback as he recovers from Tommy John surgery that he had in August of last year, the 35-year-old veteran could be ready to make his 2024 debut in the big leagues after around six to eight appearances in the minors. The Australian hurler has 116 saves in 13 big-league seasons, so the three-time All-Star will bring plenty of late-inning, high-leverage experience to Boston's bullpen when he comes off the 60-day injured list. However, he could be eased into lower-leverage situations upon his return and probably isn't going to have much fantasy appeal with time running out in the 2204 season.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) threw his first live batting practice session on the mound ahead of Tuesday's game against the hosting Kansas City Royals. Hendriks threw 15 pitches, both fastballs and sliders, in the first of three or four scheduled live BP sessions, with the next being scheduled for Saturday if he bounces back well. The 35-year-old three-time All-Star has not pitched in the big leagues since undergoing Tommy John surgery a season ago, and he still is targeting a September return to the major leagues if his live sessions and eventual minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester go well. With that said, Hendriks is running out of time to be a factor for fantasy managers in 2024, and his impact as a setup man ahead of closer Kenley Jansen will likely be felt more if the Red Sox advance to the postseason in October.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is set to throw two more bullpen sessions in the upcoming days after logging a successful one on Wednesday, July 3. According to manager Alex Cora, the 35-year-old is only throwing fastballs for now and is "far off" from a potential rehab assignment. Hendriks logged five innings last season before undergoing Tommy John surgery in August. This was after the three-time All-Star made a recovery from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The right-hander is a name to keep an eye on in the second half of the summer, as he could claim all save opportunities in Boston when he returns to the mound.
Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) estimated he threw around 15 pitches off a mound (all fastballs) in his first bullpen session on Wednesday since having Tommy John surgery last August. Hendriks thinks he can return in August, although he notes that he's the one who has come up with that timetable and not the Red Sox. The 35-year-old will remain on the 60-day injured list for at least another month, but the veteran right-hander is making progress after having elbow reconstruction last year. The three-time All-Star recovered from cancer in 2023 with the White Sox before needing elbow surgery, so he's had a pretty eventful last year. The Australian hurler has 116 career saves in 13 big-league seasons, but the Red Sox are likely to ease him in later in the second half of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much.