Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know:
Recovery time for Hendriks is expected to take approx. 12-14 months. He was placed on the 15-day IL on June 11 (retroactive to June 10) with right elbow inflammation after going 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA (3 ER/5.0 IP), three strikeouts and one save over five appearances this season.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 2, 2023
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What this means for Hendriks
The White Sox love Liam Hendriks and have supported him during his cancer fight but he’s likely pitched his last game with the franchise. He has a contract option for next year (the buyout is the same as the contract) and that’s it. He’ll likely be out for all of next season as he rehabs.
His comeback this season was emotional and one of the few highlights of a wildly disappointing season. Chicago missed him this year and his absence affected their pitching plan, but the organization has bigger issues.
After he’s done pitching, I could see Hendriks working for the organization. He told me once how he wants to get into broadcasting after he retires and I could see him doing that next season. I dream of him joining Ozzie Guillen on the postgame show. — Greenberg
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