Hendriks throws live BP, timetable for return from cancer still unclear
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox nearer Liam Hendriks took one other step Friday in his comeback from most cancers, throwing stay batting observe, although it stays unclear when he’ll return to the bullpen.
Manager Pedro Grifol mentioned Hendriks threw about 20 pitches and “felt good.” But he additionally mentioned a number of occasions there’s nonetheless no timetable on a return and that the group will decide the subsequent step.
“I’m really not gonna get into this further,” Grifol mentioned. “I’m getting asked the same question over and over again. There’s a process to this. We’re gonna sit as a group and we’re gonna take the next step together. That’s it on it. That’s it.”
Hendriks went from noticing lumps on his neck final summer season to being recognized with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He introduced final month he was in remission after having immunotherapy and chemotherapy. He started a rehab project with Triple-A Charlotte two weeks in the past and made six appearances with the minor league membership earlier than the White Sox opted to carry him again to Chicago this week.
The White Sox would clearly like to have the three-time All-Star in the back of their bullpen. Chicago was 16-29 coming into Friday’s recreation towards the Kansas City Royals.
“It’s Liam Hendriks, (relief) pitcher of the year,” Grifol said. “He’s our closer. Of course, we want him back as soon as possible. Of course, he uplifts our club. … But we’re not going to jump to make any decisions.”
The 34-year-old Hendriks has 115 saves and a 3.81 ERA over 12 seasons with Minnesota, Toronto, Kansas City, Oakland and Chicago. He signed a $54 million, three-year take care of the White Sox in January 2021.
Hendriks led the American League with a career-high 38 saves in his first 12 months with Chicago. The right-hander was third within the majors with 37 saves and made his third All-Star workforce in 2022, however he felt drained towards the top of the 12 months.
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