Overview

• Liam Hendriks has been shut down with forearm tightness that halted his throwing, and manager Alex Cora said, “It doesn’t look like he’ll be able to be part of it.”
• Hendriks appeared in 14 games for Boston, logging 13 2/3 innings with a 6.59 ERA before landing on the injured list in late May.
• The right-hander’s year included spring elbow soreness followed by hip inflammation and an abdominal strain, limiting any sustained return.
• Hendriks said he is “most likely” done for 2025 but “very much so” wants to pitch in 2026, noting, “I got a new elbow for a reason.”
• The shutdown removes a late-inning option for Boston’s playoff chase, with Aroldis Chapman positioned to handle high-leverage spots, and contract details for 2026 remain unclear in conflicting reports.