Liam Hendriks returned to baseball in 2023 from a cancer diagnosis just to be sidelined five games into his return because of Tommy John surgery. On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox activated Hendriks from the injured list,

The Boston Red Sox on Saturday activated Liam Hendriks from the 15-day injured list, marking the right-hander's return to the majors for the first time in nearly two years.

The Red Sox, when fully healthy, boast a staff of Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, Walker Buehler, Brayan Bello, and Lucas Giolito. They also have Sean Newcomb, Kutter Crawford, and Richard Fitts, who are eligible and worthy of starts.