JUNE 15, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
'He is the anchor': Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks goes on the injured list with a right forearm strain The Chicago White Sox will be without one of the top closers in baseball for a while after placing Liam Hendriks on the 15- day injured list...
Could miss three weeks Hendriks (forearm) has been given a preliminary timeline of three weeks, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Hendriks hasn't pitched since Friday, but while his placement on the injured list can be backdated, he'll need a bit more than a minimum-length absence as he recovers from a forearm strain. The given timeline would see him return sometime in the early part of July. Kendall Graveman appears to be the best choice to replace him in the ninth inning, though he's pitched in two straight games, so any save chance Tuesday would likely to go Joe Kelly instead.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Liam Hendriks goes on IL with right forearm strain Hendriks, 33, is tied with Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano for the American League lead in saves with 16.
JUNE 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Deactivated with forearm strain The White Sox placed Hendriks on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right forearm strain.
Impact Hendriks hadn't made an appearance since Friday before manager Tony La Russa revealed Monday that the closer was battling arm stiffness. The right-hander was scheduled to play catch Monday, but after he apparently didn't respond well to the workout, the White Sox sent him in for an MRI that confirmed the forearm strain. Given the nature of his injury, Hendriks seems likely to miss more than the minimum 15 days, but the White Sox have yet to provide a precise timeline for his recovery. Kendall Graveman is likely first in line to pick up saves while Hendriks is on the shelf.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks goes on the injured list with a right forearm strain The Chicago White Sox placed closer Liam Hendriks on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
JUNE 14, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
White Sox try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Tigers
The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the Detroit Tigers trying to prolong a three-game road winning streakJUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with arm stiffness Hendriks is dealing with arm stiffness ahead of Monday's game against the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Hendriks wasn't available out of the bullpen for Sunday's series finale against the Rangers, but he'll play catch prior to Monday's matchup. Manager Tony La Russa isn't yet sure whether the right-hander will be available against the Tigers on Monday but didn't sound too concerned about Hendriks' long-term availability.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kopech, Pollock lead White Sox to 4-0 win over Dodgers
Michael Kopech pitched six innings of one-hit ball, pinch-hitter AJ Pollock delivered a two-run double against his former team and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodger...JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up 16th save Hendriks earned the save, striking out one in the ninth inning of a 6-5 win Sunday in Tampa Bay.
Impact Hendriks needed only nine pitches to retire the bottom three batters in the Tampa Bay lineup in order. After blowing consecutive save opportunities in mid-May, the veteran has converted seven straight save chances. He's held opponents scoreless over his last eight outings, striking out 13 and allowing only four hits and two walks in 8.1 innings.
JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Burger, Grandal key early RBIs, White Sox hold off Rays 6-5
Jake Burger had a key hit for the second consecutive day and the Chicago White Sox hung on to a large early lead to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures 15th save Hendriks earned a save against the Rays on Saturday with a perfect ninth inning that included two strikeouts.
Impact Hendriks faced a challenge in protecting a one-run lead, but he got through the ninth comfortably, striking out the final two batters he faced and needing only nine pitches to retire the side. The right-hander hasn't been scored upon in seven straight outings and has racked up 12 strikeouts while going 6-for-6 in save chances over that stretch. He ranks fourth in the majors with 15 saves on the campaign.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Burger's pinch-hit HR keys 3-run 8th, White Sox top Rays 3-2
Jake Burger's first career pinch-hit homer highlighted a three-run eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox stopped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay RaysJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donaldson disappointed Yankees didn't publicly support him
Josh Donaldson was hurt when New York Yankees teammates didn’t back him after he made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Rus...JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four-out save Wednesday Hendriks earned the save after he pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, walking two batters while striking out one in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Red Sox.
Impact Hendriks entered the game with two outs in the eighth frame after Joe Kelly was forced to exit with left hamstring tightness, getting Christian Vazquez to ground out to end the inning. He then returned in the ninth inning, working around two walks to grab his 14th save of the season. Hendriks has now worked 5.1 scoreless frames since blowing back-to-back saves earlier in May, allowing three hits and walking two while striking out eight and going 5-for-5 on save opportunities.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox
Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 3-1 to end Boston’s six-game winning streakMAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs 13th save Hendriks saved a 3-1 victory in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact After Chicago took the lead in the top of the ninth, Hendriks was brought in to close out the victory and sat down all three Yankees on 17 pitches. Following consecutive blown saves earlier this month, the 33-year-old has converted four straight opportunities and lowered his ERA nearly a full run to 3.72.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep
Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox be...MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boone: Donaldson shouldn't make 'Jackie' remark to Anderson
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim AndersonMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns 12th save Hendriks allowed two hits and struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Royals.
Impact Hendriks was tasked with protecting a three-run lead, but he made things interesting by allowing two of the first three batters he faced to reach base. However, he ultimately escaped the jam to tally his 12th save of the campaign. Hendriks has turned in three consecutive scoreless appearances and has a 3.93 ERA with a 28:5 K:BB across 18.1 frames for the season.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert homers, drives in 4 as White Sox beat Royals 7-4
Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 to win the five-game seriesMAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches 11th save Hendriks recorded his 11th save of the season during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Royals, giving up a hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact The right-hander completed a combined shutout by White Sox pitchers after Dylan Cease had kicked things off with 5.2 scoreless frames. Hendriks has had a bumpy start to the season, with his 4.15 ERA and 1.33 WHIP being his worst marks since 2018, but he still sports a 35.5 percent strikeout rate through 17.1 innings and sits fourth in the majors in saves.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto’s impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a five-game...MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans side for save Hendriks struck out all three batters he faced and earned a save over the Royals on Monday.
Impact Hendriks needed just 12 pitches in a perfect 10th inning to secure the 5-3 win Monday. He blew his last two save chances after converting the previous nine. The veteran righty lowered his ERA to 4.41 with 10 saves and 26 punchouts through 16.1 innings.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save but earns win Hendriks (1-2) was credited with the win after blowing a save Saturday against the Yankees. He allowed one run one on one hit and one walk while striking out three over 1.2 innings...
Impact The closer was put in a tough situation in the eighth inning, entering with one out and a pair of runners on base with Chicago clinging to a one-run lead. He got out of the jam by striking out Josh Donaldson and Gleyber Torres, but the Yankees got to him for a run in the following frame to tie the score. The White Sox then walked off with a win the bottom of the ninth, handing Hendriks his first win of the campaign. Despite the favorable finish, it wasn't the best outing for Hendriks, who has blown two straight save chances while yielding three earned runs over his past two innings.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win string
Luis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New York’s five-game winning streakMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
