The Chicago White Sox are saying that while they might be listening on trade offers, their current plan is to retain All-Star closer Liam Hendriks in hopes that they can bounce back and win the American League Central in 2023. The New York Mets reportedly have been feeling out the White Sox for a potential acquisition of Hendriks to use as a high-leverage setup man in front of All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. But it's looking more likely that Hendriks will remain in Chicago for the start of next season after making the All-Star team for the second straight season in 2022. He had a 2.81 ERA (2.68 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP, 37 saves and a 36.2 percent strikeout rate in 57 2/3 relief innings. Hendriks has 75 saves in his first two years with the Pale Hose and will remain an elite fantasy closer if he stays with the Sox.

The New York Mets are among the teams showing interest in Chicago White Sox All-Star closer Liam Hendriks, according to a source. If the Mets were able to land Hendriks, they'd have the best back end of a bullpen in baseball with Hendriks and Edwin Diaz. Hendriks has posted a 2.66 ERA, 75 saves, a 0.87 WHIP and a 13.8 K/9 in his two seasons for the White Sox and is one of the best all-around relievers in the game. If he were traded to New York, Hendriks would likely be the one losing a ton of fantasy value, with Diaz staying in the closer's role. And back in Chicago, a departure of Hendriks would open up save opportunities for Kendall Graveman and Aaron Bummer.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has been the topic of recent trade conversation, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Monday. The 33-year-old has a limited no-trade clause that allows him to veto a deal to five undisclosed teams. Hendriks is owed $14 million in 2023 and has a $15 million club option for 2024. He has been one of baseball's most reliable closers in the past two seasons with the White Sox, earning 75 saves with a 2.66 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 39.4% strikeout rate. Competitive teams are always looking to bolster their bullpens, and Hendriks would likely maintain a firm closer role if he were to be traded, particularly given his current contract.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was credited with his 33rd save of the season Tuesday night, sitting down all three Colorado Rockies he faced. He did not record a strikeout. Hendriks has been successful in his last five save opportunities and has only blown four chances all season. With a 3.18 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 51 innings this year, Hendriks has been somewhat less dominant than any other season since becoming a closer in 2019 for Oakland, but he's still one of the top options in fantasy baseball.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew only his fourth save of the season in the 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Hendriks allowed a solo home run while walking none and striking out two in his inning of work. The 33-year-old veteran right-hander has 28 saves on the season and 66 strikeouts in 45 innings of work, but he's allowed a home run in back-to-back appearances. In 10 appearances in August, Hendriks has allowed three earned runs on seven hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out 13. Despite blowing the save on Thursday, he's picked up eight saves this month and remains a strong closing option for fantasy managers the rest of the season.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks picked up his 27th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Astros. Hendriks came in to pitch the ninth inning up by a run to face the top of the order and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Hendriks had some bumpy patches towards the beginning of the season but has settled down into the top fantasy closer managers expected, converting all but three save opportunities with a 2.95 ERA and a 12.87 K/9 rate. He remains one of fantasy's most-trusted closers for the rest of the season.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks picked up a shaky 19th save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rockies. Hendriks came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff solo home run, got the next two hitters out on a strikeout and groundout, walked a batter, and got the final out on a groundout. Coors Field is always difficult to succeed in for pitchers, and White Sox beat writer Daryl Van Schouwen reported that Hendriks has felt ill pitching at high altitudes in the past. The 33-year-old has been a solid fantasy option this season, but he hasn't been as elite as he has been. He has now converted all but three save opportunities with a 3.48 ERA and a 13.10 K/9 rate.

The Chicago White Sox reinstated closer Liam Hendriks (forearm) and outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) from the injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Adam Haseley and right-hander Jimmy Lambert to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. Hendriks has a 2.81 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 16 saves and 37 strikeouts in 25 2/3 relief innings this year, and he should immediately reclaim the closing role for the White Sox, so fantasy managers need to get him back into their lineups right away. Kendall Graveman recorded two saves for the team over the weekend, and he'll move back to a high-leverage setup role. Engel is likely to fill a reserve role in Chicago's outfield. He's starting the game on Monday against the Minnesota Twins on the bench.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks (forearm) told reporters on Friday that he is expecting to be activated off of the injured list on Monday. Hendriks has been sidelined since June 10 after coming down with a forearm issue but fantasy gamers shouldn't be without him for much longer. The Chicago closer has appeared in 25 games in 2022, posting a 1-2 record, 2.81 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 16 saves, and 37 strikeouts over 25 2/3 innings of work. With Hendriks back in the fold, look for Kendall Graveman to head back to a setup role for the Sox.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks secured his 16th save of the season versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The right-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning to hold a one-run lead for the save. Hendriks has thrown 8 1/3 scoreless innings over his last eight appearances with seven saves along the way. Fantasy managers should continue to be able to lean on Hendriks for the rest of the season, assuming he continues to pitch at this pace.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks got off to a shaky start to the 2022 season, but he's managed to settle in lately. The 33-year-old has received 17 save opportunities on the year and he's managed to convert 14 of them. He's ranked fourth in the majors in saves and second in the American League in saves behind only Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano. Hendriks owns a 3.32 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP on the year and his 35.1% strikeout rate ranks in the 96th percentile of the league.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks earned his 12th save of the year on Thursday as he closed out the team's 7-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, but he did run into some trouble as he allowed a pair of hits. Hendriks is now 12-for-15 on the year in save opportunities. He has a 3.93 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. He's been far from the dominant closer he was in 2021, when he locked down 38 saves and pitched to a 2.54 ERA and a 0.73 WHIP. Still, fantasy managers can't complain about the high saves total so far this year and his job security is about as good as any closer out there.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks earned his 10th save of the season in Monday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Royals. Hendriks came in to pitch the 10th inning up by two with a ghost runner on second and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. It was a strong rebound for him, who had allowed earned runs in each of his last two outings. Hendriks hasn't been as sharp as fantasy managers had hoped for with a 4.41 ERA and three blown saves this season, but he is getting saves and has 26 strikeouts through 16 1/3 IP. He remains a top fantasy closer given his track record.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his second save of the season in Monday's 12-9 extra-inning loss to the Guardians. Hendriks entered the game with two outs in the ninth inning, runners on first and second, and an 8-4 lead. He allowed a single to Owen Miller to load the bases and then gave up a game-tying grand slam to Josh Naylor before finally getting the final out on a groundout. Hendriks' final stat line was two earned runs allowed on two hits, no walks, and no strikeouts over 1/3 inning pitched. The 33-year-old has not been the fantasy option managers had bargained for to start the season, converting nine of 11 save opportunities but with a 4.61 ERA. Small sample sizes can inflate mistakes and the saves and strikeouts are coming, so fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much about Hendriks.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks notched his second consecutive save and sixth of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. Hendriks came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and shut the door, delivering a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 33-year-old has been shakier than fantasy managers had bargained for but has still converted six of seven save opportunities with a 4.35 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and three walks in 10 1/3 innings pitched. Hendriks was drafted as one of fantasy's top closers this season, and there is no reason for fantasy managers to think he'll be anything otherwise at this point.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks threw a scoreless ninth inning to slam the door on a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Hendriks was dominant as he struck out all three batters he faced in the frame. The 33-year-old reliever kicked off his White Sox tenure in poor fashion, blowing his first save chance with the team and allowing four runs across his first three appearances. He has calmed down since, however, with four scoreless outings over his past five. Overall, Hendriks has a 0-2 record, 4.82 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, five saves, and 15 strikeouts over 9 1/3 innings of work.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (back) said his back is feeling better, but it sounds like the team would rather not use him on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Hendriks said it probably wasn't the best idea to pitch the 10th inning on Sunday, when he experienced back tightness. The 33-year-old is officially day-to-day with back spasms, but it sounds like the injury isn't serious enough to put him on the injured list. Hendriks wasn't 100 percent on Sunday when he allowed two earned runs on three hits in 1 1/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Hendriks will be available for this weekend. In the meantime, Aaron Bummer or Kendall Graveman could be asked to close the game on Wednesday if a save situation arises.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is being listed as day-to-day after suffering back spasms in Minnesota over the weekend. Hendriks was hit with the loss on Sunday when he allowed two earned runs on three hits with a walk and a strikeout in 1 1/3 innings against the Twins. The White Sox have downplayed the severity of the injury, so it looks like the 33-year-old will avoid the injured list for now. But fantasy managers might be without one of the best closers in the game for another day or two. If a save situation arises on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and Hendriks is not available, the save opportunity could go to Aaron Bummer or Kendall Graveman.

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (back) is dealing with some back tightness, according to White Sox manager Tony La Russa. He received treatment for the injury after Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks earned the loss in Sunday's game. He pitched a clean ninth inning, but was shelled in the 10th inning of the game. He allowed a walk-off three-run home run to Byron Buxton. It seems likely that Hendriks will be given a few days to recover from his back injury, but we should have a better idea of the severity of the injury on Monday, when the White Sox are off.