BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox have placed right-handed pitcher Liam Hendriks on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 28) due to right hip inflammation. To compensate for his absence, the club has recalled right-hander Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester.
Liam Hendriks’ Season Overview
Hendriks, 36, has appeared in 14 games this season, posting a 6.59 ERA (10 ER/13.2 IP) with 12 strikeouts. A veteran reliever, the Australia native initially signed with the Minnesota Twins as a non-drafted free agent in 2007. Across 490 career appearances (44 starts), Hendriks has recorded a 3.88 ERA (286 ER/663.2 IP), 116 saves, and 739 strikeouts, playing for:
- Minnesota Twins (2011-13)
- Kansas City Royals (2014)
- Toronto Blue Jays (2014-15)
- Oakland Athletics (2016-20)
- Chicago White Sox (2021-23)
- Boston Red Sox (2025)
Nick Burdi Called Up
Burdi, 32, has already made two relief appearances for the Red Sox this season, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings. At Triple-A Worcester, he has been dominant, boasting a 4-0 record, 4 saves, a 0.48 ERA (1 ER/18.2 IP), 26 strikeouts, and a 0.80 WHIP across 15 games.
Originally selected by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 2014 MLB Draft, the Illinois native has pitched 33 career Major League games, compiling a 5.93 ERA (18 ER/27.1 IP) with stints at:
- Pittsburgh Pirates (2018-20)
- Chicago Cubs (2023)
- New York Yankees (2024)
- Boston Red Sox (2025)
With Hendriks sidelined, the Red Sox will look to Burdi for bullpen stability as they navigate the coming weeks.
