Overview

• Liam Hendriks revealed he and his wife received death threats on social media following his May 21 performance in Boston's 5-1 loss to the Mets.
• The threats included comments wishing he had not survived cancer and urging him to commit suicide, which Hendriks called 'disgusting and vile.'
• Hendriks, a three-time All-Star and cancer survivor, took to Instagram to denounce the abuse, saying, 'Enough is enough,' and urging fans to reevaluate their actions.
• The incident highlights a broader issue of online vitriol toward athletes, with similar threats reported by other MLB players this season.
• Hendriks’ post has sparked discussions about the mental toll of social media toxicity on professional athletes and their families.