Liam Hendricks injury update: Major blow for White Sox as star closer undergoes surgery, return plans revealed

One of the top stories of the 2023 MLB season required Tommy John surgery. Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks, who returned to the mound months after a cancer diagnosis, underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, the team announced. He will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from the procedure.

Hendriks returned to the major leagues in May, just four months after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He underwent chemotherapy during the offseason, completed his final round of chemotherapy in early April, announced he was cancer-free in late April and began a rehab assignment a few weeks later.

After a few minor league appearances, Hendriks returned to the major leagues on May 29. Fans gave him a standing ovation and chanted his name when he took the mound. It was one of the most exciting moments of the 2023 MLB season so far.

One of the best stories of the 2023 MLB season required Tommy John surgery. Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks, who returned to the mound months after a cancer diagnosis, underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, the team announced. He will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from the procedure.

Hendriks returned to the major leagues in May, just four months after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He underwent chemotherapy during the offseason, completed his final round of chemotherapy in early April, announced he was cancer-free in late April and began a rehab assignment a few weeks later.

After a few minor league appearances, Hendriks returned to the major leagues on May 29. Fans gave him a standing ovation and chanted his name when he took the mound. It was one of the most exciting moments of the 2023 MLB season so far.