There haven’t been many moments to savor in this nightmarish start to the season, and watching Hendriks running in from the bullpen for the first time would be a sight to behold, writes PWSullivan.
No one knew whether it even would be possible for Hendriks to come back from non-Hodgkin lymphoma this season, so having him back in late May seems like a gift.It’s a tribute to Hendriks’ perseverance and work ethic, two traits that have defined his baseball journey and made him an elite closer.
That’s obviously what matters most. If Hendriks doesn’t feel ready, there’s no need to push him. Every game is critical for a team that has dug itself a hole this large, and bringing Hendriks back too soon just to make his 2023 debut on the South Side might not be a prudent decision in the long run. On Thursday the Sox had the bases loaded with no outs in the second inning but failed to score, letting Guardians left-hander Logan Allen off the hook. The Sox came into the afternoon hitting .383 off lefties the previous 10 games.
The narrative that the Sox still can win the American League Central likely will stick around for the foreseeable future, in spite of any real hot streak. After an 8-21 start, the Sox have gone 8-8 in May, gaining a half-game on the division-leading Minnesota Twins.Advertisement
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