White Sox's Liam Hendriks shares positive update on cancer battle

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As the Chicago White Sox opened their home schedule on Monday afternoon, fans got a special message from the team’s closer, Liam Hendriks, who has been away battling cancer.

Hendriks announced in January that he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but he wanted family, friends and fans to know that doctors believed it was very treatable. 

The doctors appear to be right about that given Hendriks’ very positive update on his status. 

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Liam Hendriks of the Chicago White Sox acknowledges the crowd during player introductions prior to the 92nd MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

"Happy Opening Day Sox fans," he began. "Just want to let you know I’m starting my last round of chemo today. So I’ll see you guys on the South Side soon. Play ball!"

That’s fantastic news for the 34-year-old reliever, who made back-to-back All-Star teams in 2021 and 2022 with the White Sox. 

WHITE SOX CLOSER LIAM HENDRIKS ANNOUNCES HE HAS CANCER

"Hearing the word ‘Cancer’ came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Hendriks wrote initially on social media about his diagnosis. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."

The "see you guys on the South Side soon" comment means that Hendriks is hoping to get back to the White Sox as quickly as possible once his treatment is done. Of course, Chicago will be sure that Hendriks is 100% before getting him back on the mound, but they