White Sox’ Liam Hendriks set to return months after cancer diagnosis

Chicago White Sox nearer Liam Hendriks is ready to return to the lively roster on Monday, greater than a month after saying he was in remission following his non-Hodgkin lymphoma prognosis. 

Hendriks, 34, missed the primary two months of the season after he revealed in early January that he had been identified with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In early April, he underwent his closing spherical of chemotherapy, and on April 20 he formally introduced that he was “most cancers free.”  

Liam Hendriks, #31 of the Chicago White Sox, celebrates the ultimate out in opposition to the Minnesota Twins within the ninth inning of the sport at Goal Area on Sept. 29, 2022 in Minneapolis. The White Sox defeated the Twins 4-3. (David Berding/Getty Photos)

Now, greater than a month after being in remission, Hendriks is able to return to the mound. 

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The White Sox introduced in a video posted to Twitter on Sunday that he’ll return to the group. 

Hendriks seemingly confirmed his return date with a submit on Instagram that included the date “5.29” and the caption “See you quickly Southside.” 

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The White Sox are set to host the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night time at 8:10 p.m. ET. 

Liam Hendriks, #31 of the Chicago White Sox, throws a pitch throughout the ninth inning in opposition to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Area on Aug. 20, 2022 in Cleveland. (George Kubas/Diamond Photos by way of Getty Photos)

Hendriks made six rehab appearances with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights and allowed only one run and one hit throughout one inning in his closing recreation on Could 16. 

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“It hasn’t modified my outlook on life, however it’s undoubtedly made me miss being on this clubhouse,” he mentioned throughout a press convention earlier this month. “It’s made me miss being part of the group.”

Liam Hendriks, #31 of the Chicago White Sox, acknowledges the gang throughout participant introductions previous to the 92nd MLB All-Star Sport introduced by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Images by way of Getty Photos)

Hendriks has 115 saves and a 3.81 ERA over 12 seasons. He’s at present within the closing 12 months of his $54 million, three-year take care of the White Sox.

The Related Press contributed to this report.