Liam Hendriks has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, delaying his anticipated debut with the Boston Red Sox. The 36-year-old right-handed reliever, who signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the team, has been recovering from Tommy John surgery since August 2023. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Hendriks will visit Dr. Keith Meister, the Texas Rangers’ team physician who performed the surgery.

During his last bullpen session, Hendriks experienced a drop in velocity and did not recover as expected. Cora emphasized the importance of cautious handling, hoping the inflammation is minor. Hendriks, a three-time All-Star, previously dealt with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, returning to play modestly before this latest setback. His performance remains to be evaluated after recovering from surgery, and his absence could impact the Red Sox bullpen strategy.