Boston Red Sox to halt Liam Hendriks" comeback from surgery

Liam Hendriks, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, is likely to be shut down for the remainder of the 2024 season due to forearm soreness. This condition is unrelated to his previous Tommy John surgery, which he underwent on August 2 to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Red Sox manager Alex Cora indicated that Hendriks had an MRI that showed no structural damage, but further evaluation will be conducted by Dr. Keith Meister, the Texas Rangers team physician who performed the surgery. Hendriks, a three-time All-Star, had previously missed the start of the 2023 season while undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He made his return on May 29, achieving a 2-0 record with a 5.40 ERA in five relief appearances before his surgery. Following the operation, he participated in minor league rehabilitation, where he recorded a 1.80 ERA over five innings from August 18 to September 5. However, after his last appearance for Triple-A Worcester, he experienced tightness in his forearm, prompting concerns about his recovery. Cora mentioned that they would have more information in the coming days, but it appears that shutting Hendriks down is the most likely course of action. The Red Sox signed Hendriks to a two-year contract worth $10 million in February, hoping to bolster their pitching staff. His ongoing health issues raise questions about his future contributions to the team and the impact on their overall performance in the upcoming season.