The Boston Red Sox have made a major signing, securing former All-Star closer Liam Hendriks on a lucrative two-year, $10-million contract. This exciting news comes from ESPN’s Buster Olney. But wait, there’s more! The deal could potentially reach a staggering $20 million with incentives. To top it off, there’s even a third-year mutual option included, as revealed by a source close to the situation, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Hendriks, who is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, has set his sights on a July return. This will surely be a highly anticipated comeback for the 35-year-old right-hander. Last season, Hendriks only managed to make five appearances for the Chicago White Sox after battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Unfortunately, his return was cut short due to an elbow injury.
However, between 2019-2022, Hendriks established himself as one of the premier relievers in all of baseball. With an impressive 2.20 ERA, 13.6 K/9, and an astounding 114 saves, he proved to be a force to be reckoned with. This remarkable performance was achieved over a combined 237 innings, split between the White Sox and the Oakland Athletics.
The Red Sox have certainly made a bold move by acquiring Hendriks. It will be fascinating to see how he bounces back from his recent setbacks and contributes to the team’s success. Fans and analysts alike will be eagerly awaiting his return to the mound.
According to the Source sportsgossip.com