Battling cancer is a tough and long road, with millions fighting against it every day. One of those millions is Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks. He revealed that he was undergoing treatment to fight Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in January this year. Following that, Hendricks visited the White Sox clubhouse during Spring Training and supported his teammates.
He has battled his cancer with nothing but bravery, something that will boost the White Sox for ahead of their big season ahead. Most recently, a positive update on his condition was revealed, leading baseball fans to cheer for the pitcher.
The Chicago White Sox hope for a June return for pitcher Liam Hendriks
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks has been battling Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma since January. He has been upbeat and energetic throughout his treatment, even showing up in Spring Training to offer support. He has made good progress in his recovery and shared updates on social media. Most recently, Talkin’ Baseball shared a huge update hinting at a possible return to baseball in June for the pitcher. On Twitter, they mentioned that Hendriks is making good progress and that the White Sox hope for a June return.
Liam Hendriks is making encouraging progress in his battle with cancer, per @BNightengale
White Sox are hopeful he can return before June pic.twitter.com/axj6dgMA2E
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 29, 2023
In a Tweet, Talkin’ Baseball said, “Liam Hendriks is making encouraging progress in his battle with cancer, per @BNightengale”. They further added that the “White Sox are hopeful he can return before June”. This is a big relief for Hendriks’ supporters as his recovery appears to be progressing well.
The reactions to this news have been wholly positive as fans wish Hendriks well.
Some fans showed massive support for him and cheered him on.
F@*K Yeah!
— Jerry Blevins (@jerryblevins) March 29, 2023
Love to see it
— The Fellas Sports (@TheFellasSports) March 29, 2023
we love to see it pic.twitter.com/JylDKIfzTU
— clarissa (@clarisssaaa_c) March 29, 2023
Other fans said that he would make an epic comeback to baseball.
Bro is gonna have a sub 1 era this year fr.
— An Optimistic Mets Fan (x-NYR – 44-20-10) (@Optimistic_Met_) March 30, 2023
#StandUpToCancer my fantasy looks forward to having you back
— Bobby Kush 🤡 (@BobbyKush69) March 29, 2023
If he does return this season. He gotta be comeback player of the year. Anytime an Athlete gets cancer and beat it and comeback and play their sport deserves that award. https://t.co/dcUNasPWii
— CJ Burgos (@2burgos) March 29, 2023
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The White Sox and its fans will anxiously await his recovery and hope he makes a quick return to the mound. Hendriks has not been placed on the injured list, which indicates good things for his recovery as well.
Liam Hendriks is one of baseball’s best closers
Before being diagnosed with cancer, Liam Hendriks had just earned his second consecutive All-Star nod with the Chicago White Sox. Furthermore, in 2021, he even took home the AL Rivera Reliever Award for the AL’s best relief pitcher. Hendriks is a key part of the White Sox’s bullpen and one of MLB’s best closing pitchers.
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