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Greg Jewett's Bullpen Report: Would-be closers return, struggling studs and more With Liam Hendriks giving up a grand slam Monday, should we worry? Plus, a bevy of would-be closers return — which do we want on our teams?

MAY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blows save after grand slam Hendriks allowed two on runs two hits in Monday's loss to the Guardians. He recorded one out and was charged with a blown save.

Impact The White Sox entered the ninth inning with an 8-2 lead but Hendriks was called in after Tanner Banks struggled. The veteran righty proceeded to serve up a grand slam to Josh Naylor to send the game to extra innings. His ERA jumped to 4.61 through 13.2 innings after blowing a save for the first time since his season debut.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another save Hendriks did not allow a baserunner across a scoreless 10th inning to earn the save Saturday against Boston.

Impact Hendriks needed only eight pitches to retire Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez to pick up his ninth save of the season. Hendriks has turned in six consecutive scoreless appearances, racking up an 8:2 K:BB in that span. He's overcome a shaky start to the campaign to cement himself as one of the elite closers once again.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans three for eighth save Hendriks struck out three and walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to pick up the save against the Red Sox.

Impact He was tasked with protecting a two-run lead, and apart from walking Christian Vazquez, he was perfect, striking out Franchy Cordero, Jackie Bradley and Jarren Duran to pick up his eighth save of the season. Hendriks wasn't stellar out of the gates this season, but he now has five straight scoreless appearances under his belt and four saves over that stretch.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures another save Hendriks earned the save against the Cubs on Wednesday by pitching a perfect ninth inning during which he struck out one batter.

Impact The right-hander pitched (and notched a save) each of the previous two days, but he threw only 22 combined pitches in those outings and was therefore able to appear in a third consecutive contest Wednesday. He needed only 10 pitches this time around to earn another save, giving him seven on the season. The White Sox have an off day Thursday, so there will be no intrigue about whether Hendriks could be deployed for a fourth straight game.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closes sixth game Hendriks earned the save, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning in a 3-1 win Tuesday over the Cubs.

Impact Hendriks did not allow a ball out of the infield and retired the Cubs in order with only 10 pitches. While the closer doesn't necessarily have impressive numbers over the first month of the season, he has converted six consecutive save opportunities. Consistency has been an issue as he's allowed no hits five times and two or more hits five times in his first 10 appearances. He's averaging better than 13 punchouts per nine innings for the fourth straight season, one of the main reasons why he's been able to pitch around trouble.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson homers as White Sox beat Cubs 3-1 at rainy Wrigley

Tim Anderson homered and José Abreu made two nice plays at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 at rainy, chilly Wrigley Field

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns fifth save Hendriks earned the save Monday after pitching a perfect ninth inning, striking out three in the 3-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Hendriks snagged his first save since April 16 in a dominant fashion, retiring all three batters he faced via the punchout. The right-hander now has five saves on the season in six opportunities and he owns a 4.82 ERA and 1.82 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over 9.1 innings. After pitching back-to-back days without giving up so much as a hit, it appears Hendriks may be behind the back injury that shelved him for several days.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits

Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Back in business Hendriks (back) tossed a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Angels.

Impact Hendriks did not enter in a save situation, but with the White Sox only up four runs and Hendriks not having pitched since April 24, he got the call and sealed the deal. Hendriks was a bit rusty, throwing only 11 of his 20 pitches for strikes, but consider him good to go moving forward.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Liam Hendriks doesn't like intentional walks: 'I'm never thinking about putting somebody on,' the Chicago White Sox closer says Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks discussed how his "back spasm issue" popped up Sunday against the Minnesota Twins.

APRIL 28, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks still dealing with back issue Hendriks says White Sox, trying to halt 8-game losing streak, must stay “cocky, arrogant, confident”

APRIL 27, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

James Fegan: Liam Hendriks said his back is feeling better... - The Athletic Liam Hendriks said his back is feeling better after dealing with spasms on Sunday. He admits pitching the 10th inning of that game probably...

APRIL 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unlikely to pitch Wednesday Hendriks (back) acknowledged that he likely won't be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Royals, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hendriks noted that he experienced back tightness during his appearance in Saturday's loss to the Twins, but he still proceeded to pitch the next day in the series finale. He ended up taking his second loss of the season in the Twins' 6-4 victory, as he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk in the 1.1-inning appearance. Though Hendriks said he's feeling better after resting the past two days, the White Sox will likely look to stay away from him Wednesday to extend him more recovery time. The 33-year-old closer is expected to throw a bullpen session instead Wednesday, and if he back responds well to the activity, he should avoid a trip to the injured list.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox OF Eloy Jiménez has surgery to repair torn tendon

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez has undergone surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon behind his right knee

APRIL 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Hendriks is considered day-to-day due to back spasms but hasn't been ruled out from appearing in Tuesday's game against the Royals, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hendriks reportedly slipped in the dugout between the ninth and 10th innings Sunday against the Twins, shortly before allowing a walkoff homer to Byron Buxton. The issue doesn't appear to be serious, however, as it looks as though he'll return to action within a few days if not right away. If he doesn't wind up being cleared to pitch Tuesday, Kendall Graveman or Aaron Bummer could receive a save opportunity.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back tightness Hendriks is dealing with back tightness following Sunday's loss to Minnesota, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hendriks took the loss Sunday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out one in 1.1 innings. Manager Tony La Russa downplayed the severity of the issue and indicated Hendriks said during the outing that he was fine. However, he'll receive treatment following Sunday's series finale and will have a day to rest ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Royals.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton's 2nd HR, 469-foot shot, lifts Twins over ChiSox 6-4

Byron Buxton hit his second home of the game, a 469-foot, three-run drive that overcame a 10th-inning deficit and lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 6-4

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Bumpy outings aside, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks 'on track' to finding right track “He has real good grasp of things,” White Sox assistant pitching coach Curt Hasler says. “It’s still early.”

APRIL 19, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Tallies fourth save Hendriks allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one across a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Saturday against the Rays.

Impact The inning wasn't quite as nerve wracking as the line would suggest, as the walk Hendriks surrendered was intentional. However, he did allow a leadoff single and another base knock two batters later. Though Hendriks has successfully converted four of his five save chances this season, he's allowed multiple hitters to reach base in all but one appearance. Positively, he still gets strikeouts when needed, as he's racked up nine strikeouts as opposed to one walk across his five frames.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu homers, Hendriks escapes in 9th as White Sox beat Rays

José Abreu homered for the first time this season, closer Liam Hendriks left the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Notches another save Hendriks struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over the Rays on Friday.

Impact Hendriks quickly retired the Rays in order in the ninth, needing just 11 pitches to secure his third save of the year. It was his first scoreless appearance of the season after coughing up four runs (three earns) in his first three outings. The White Sox clearly still have full confidence in Hendriks as he's earned three saves in the last four days.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger homers, Cease deals for White Sox in 3-2 vs Rays

Rookie slugger Jake Burger had a solo homer and an RBI single, Dylan Cease dominated into the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Records second save Hendriks picked up the save Wednesday against the Mariners after giving up one run on two hits during the ninth inning. He struck out two and didn't record a walk.

Impact For the second straight night, Hendricks came on with a multiple-run lead in the ninth and was able to lock down the victory despite allowing a run. The 33-year-old is off to a rocky start, as he's allowed multiple hits and given up at least one run in each of his first three outings, including a blown save during an Opening Day loss to the Tigers. Regardless, Hendriks still has plenty of job security after recording 38 saves and a 2.54 ERA for the White Sox last year, especially with Craig Kimbrel already shipped off to the Dodgers.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson helps White Sox beat Mariners for 4th straight win

Tim Anderson homered and drove in three runs in the rain, leading the banged-up Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory over Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

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