Liam Hendriks Returns to MLB After 680 Days Away
Veteran pitcher Liam Hendriks is set to make his long-awaited return to the MLB after battling cancer and undergoing Tommy John surgery.
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Hendriks was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in December 2022, and the three-time All-Star returned to the mound on May 29, 2023.
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Hendriks had surgery in the summer of 2023, and while there's never an ideal time for such an injury, luck simply was not on Hendriks' side.
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Regardless, 680 days is a long time to wait, watch from the sidelines, and know you can’t go out and contribute.
After 680 days on sidelines, Red Sox Liam Hendriks’ ready to reset the clock
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Summary
After battling Stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and recovering from Tommy John surgery, pitcher Liam Hendriks has been activated by the Boston Red Sox. The 36-year-old right-hander reflects on his 680-day absence from the game as he prepares to face his former team, the Chicago White Sox, at Fenway Park. Hendriks, known for his charitable work and passion for the game, looks forward to contributing on the mound again, overcoming numerous setbacks along the way to his comeback.
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