Liam Hendriks

Liam Hendriks has signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Hendriks made seven appearances with the Twins in Spring Training, posting a 3.86 ERA with five strikeouts across seven innings. The Twins decided to release the veteran reliever, but he has now found a new organization with the Cubs. Hendriks will now try to work his way up to the Cubs' roster.

The Twins have granted reliver Liam Hendriks his release.

Fantasy Impact

Hendriks allowed three earned runs with five strikeouts and five walks across seven innings of work this spring with the Twins prior to Friday's release. The 37-year-old veteran has made just 19 big league appearances over the last three seasons due to multiple issues and will be in search of a new opportunity with the regular season less than one week away.

Liam Hendriks (elbow) threw live batting practice on Monday - the first time he's faced hitters since undergoing surgery on his right elbow last September.

Fantasy Impact

The 37-year-old Hendriks made only 14 appearances for the Red Sox last season and pitched to a 6.59 ERA in 13.2 innings. The veteran has pitched 14 seasons at the big league level and has a 3.88 ERA with 116 saves in 490 appearances. He is in Twins' camp as a non-roster invitee but, given the inexperience in the bullpen, Hendriks could break camp as a member of Minnesota's opening day roster.

The Twins signed veteran Liam Hendriks to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

Hendriks returns to the team who he made his MLB debut with. He could hold a high leverage role in the Twins bullpen if he can stay healthy. He'll be a player to monitor in spring training.

The Red Sox declined their mutual option on RHP Liam Hendriks for 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Hendriks is recovering from elbow surgery back in late September. It is not clear how much interest he will draw in free agency.