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Est. Return 5/28/2023
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Based on Hendriks' lofty 2022 draft cost - he was one of the top two closers off the board, often within the first few rounds - one might suggest that he had a down year. While he did not produce at the level of his 2019-2021 seasons, the veteran was still outstanding. Hendriks was third in the league with 37 saves, marking the third consecutive year he finished top 3 or better in the category. The Aussie also carried a 98th percentile strikeout rate (36.2%) and elite 18.4% swinging strike percentage. His command was worse, but still above average overall and his 29.4% K-BB% ranked sixth among qualified relievers. Hendriks missed 3 weeks last summer with a forearm strain, which is mildly concerning as he enters his age-34 season. Some additional red flags include a below average hard-hit rate and recent trend of starting the season slow. Hendriks announced in January he's been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and is undergoing treatment, so baseball is obviously a secondary concern for the foreseeable future. Hendriks isn't expected to be available for Opening Day, and it's unclear if/when he'll be able to take the mound in 2023. Read Past Outlooks

Throws live batting practice
Hendriks (illness) threw a successful round of live batting practice Friday in Detroit, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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"His numbers were really good," manager Pedro Grifol said of Hendriks' velocity readings during the workout. "He ticked up from [his last session in] Cleveland. Really good step in the right direction." The veteran closer now has three live batting practice sessions under his belt since a mostly underwhelming six-appearance rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte. Recovered from an offseason diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hendriks could make a triumphant return to the White Sox bullpen at some point this weekend.
"His numbers were really good," manager Pedro Grifol said of Hendriks' velocity readings during the workout. "He ticked up from [his last session in] Cleveland. Really good step in the right direction." The veteran closer now has three live batting practice sessions under his belt since a mostly underwhelming six-appearance rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte. Recovered from an offseason diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hendriks could make a triumphant return to the White Sox bullpen at some point this weekend.
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Since 2021vs Left | .170 | 100 | 8 | 38 | 9 | |||
Since 2021vs Right | .209 | 98 | 15 | 51 | 9 | |||
2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2022vs Left | .219 | 42 | 5 | 21 | 4 | |||
2022vs Right | .202 | 43 | 11 | 23 | 3 | |||
2021vs Left | .133 | 58 | 3 | 17 | 5 | |||
2021vs Right | .215 | 55 | 4 | 28 | 6 | |||
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Since 2021Home | 2.73 | 0.89 | 69.1 | 14.1 | 1.6 | ||||
Since 2021Away | 2.58 | 0.84 | 59.1 | 13.5 | 1.7 | ||||
2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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2022Home | 2.76 | 1.19 | 29.1 | 12.0 | 2.8 | ||||
2022Away | 2.86 | 0.88 | 28.1 | 14.6 | 2.2 | ||||
2021Home | 2.70 | 0.68 | 40.0 | 15.8 | 0.7 | ||||
2021Away | 2.32 | 0.81 | 31.0 | 12.5 | 1.2 | ||||
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Hendriks set career best marks in multiple categories with eight wins, 38 saves, a 42.3 K% and 2.6 BB% while leading all qualified relievers with a 39.7 K-BB% that was almost five percentage points higher than anyone else. He did so while throwing harder than ever, as his fastball velocity topped out around 98-mph on average. Simply put, Hendriks was one of the most dominant closers in baseball and his job security was never in question, even after Chicago's acquisition of Craig Kimbrel at the trade deadline. In fact, Hendriks was one of only four relievers who had a greater than 87% share of his team's total saves. The only blemish on Hendriks' incredible season was the amount of hard contact he gave up. His 1.4 HR/9 was his worst mark in the category in eight years and he ranked in the 36th percentile in Statcast's Hard Hit%. However, Hendriks' overall profile remains elite and he will be the first closer drafted.
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To face hitters Friday
Hendriks (illness) will throw live batting practice Friday in Detroit, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Stuff ticks up in live BP
Hendricks (illness) looked "really good" in a live batting practice session Monday and is "getting really close" to returning, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times on Monday.
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Throws simulated game
Hendriks (illness) threw a simulated game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
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No set date for return
Manager Pedro Grifol told reporters Friday that there is no set date for Hendriks (illness) to return, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
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Expects to be activated soon
Hendriks (illness) will throw live batting practice Friday and, if it goes well, is expected to be activated shortly thereafter, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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