MLB news: Liam Hendriks returning to mound for first time in 2 years

The past two years have been a roller coaster Liam Hendrixbut he’s now back on top of it.

Hendrix, who hasn’t pitched for nearly two years, has been revitalized from the injured list like him Tommy John Rehabilitation It was finally completed.

The Australian had surgery in the summer of 2023, and although there was no ideal time for such an injury, luck simply wasn’t on Hendrix’s side.

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Boston Red Sox Liam Hendrix (31) pitched during three innings of a game against the New York Mets at Jet Blue Park in Fenway South. (Chris Tilley-Imagn image)

Hendriks’ 2023 debut was postponed as he fought non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma earlier that year. He didn’t make his season debut until May 29th, but appeared in just five games before going under the knife. The surgery left him missing out on the rest of the season and everything from last year.

now Boston Red SoxHendrix makes his long-awaited return to the bump.

Hendrix appeared in spring training, but arm pain kept him in Illinois and began the season. He tried to make a comeback last year, but he suffered from a late-sacrificed set.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendrix (31) will be interviewed before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kaufman Stadium. (William Purnell-Usa Today Sports)

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Before his injury, Hendrix became one of all baseball’s most prominent closers, leading the majors with 38 saves in 2021. Chicago White Sox.

Hendriks went to the 3rd century All-Star Game from 2019 to 2022 (there were no midsummer classics in 2020).

The pitcher owns a lifetime of 3.82 ERA, but it has swelled from the struggles of his early career. From 2011 to 2014, Hendrix struggled as a starter, owning a 5.92 ERA.

But something clicked as he owned an ERA 2.92 on a 54 outing from the bullpen after he became a full-time rescuer with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015.