White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks Receives Tommy John Surgery, Could Return In 2024
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, ending his 2023 season. Hendriks made just five appearances for the team, earning one save. Hendriks returned to the majors in late May just four months after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, one of the most common types of cancer. He received a standing ovation from White Sox fans in his first appearance against the Los Angeles Angels. “These past 5 months have been both the quickest and slowest of my life,” Hendriks said in a post on Instagram after he was diagnosed cancer-free. “Being able to...