Hendriks Faces Injury and Online Harassment Amid Red Sox Struggles
BOSTON, May 30, 2025 — Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right hip inflammation, retroactive to May 28. This comes after a challenging outing on May 27 where he allowed a walk-off grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers, contributing to Boston’s third consecutive loss, bringing their record to 27–31.
Hendriks, who previously dealt with elbow issues and other physical setbacks this season, has been vocal about his frustrations regarding his usage by the team. He expressed concerns about not pitching in high-leverage situations, which he believes impacts his performance.
The situation escalated when Hendriks revealed that he and his wife received death threats following his poor performance. He openly condemned the harassment on social media, sharing, "Threats against me and my wife’s life are horrible and cruel."
Manager Alex Cora empathized with Hendriks, underscoring the toxicity that can arise in today’s online environment. As the season progresses, the Red Sox continue to navigate both on-field challenges and the off-field issues faced by their players.
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