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White Sox All-Star closer Liam Hendriks announced on Instagram that he’s been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and will be beginning treatment today. The 33-year-old stated that he is confident he will make a full recovery and hopes to get back on the mound as soon as possible. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn says the team likely won’t have an update on Hendriks’ playing status before opening day. We at MMO extend our support to Liam Hendriks and wish him a speedy recovery.
Earlier Sunday evening, Liam Hendriks announced he is beginning treatment tomorrow for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We’re all with you, Liam! 💚 pic.twitter.com/iLF1IpByp5
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 9, 2023
Latest Mets News
Multiple sources reported that the Mets are still likely to sign Carlos Correa as they enter the 19th day since the two sides first agreed to a contract. Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote that the deal will likely be different from the original 12-year, $315 million contract that was first reported. Jon Heyman of the New York Post that while other teams have contacted Correa’s camp recently, all signs point towards the Mets being his top preference. MLB Network inside Jim Bowden went on air Sunday saying that Correa “will be a New York Met” and that he heard from a friend that they are just finishing up the language to the deal.
Jim Bowden on MLBNetworkRadio :
“I am being told from a friend that is very close to Correa that he will be a New York Met. And that they are finishing up the language, and that it will get done.” Said source has been accurate throughout entire process.Sound bite: pic.twitter.com/P54gTcXGDW
— 🐥 (@chefhad) January 8, 2023
Latest MLB News
The Marlins are letting teams know that four of their starters are available in trades: righties Pablo López and Edward Cabrera, and southpaws Jesús Luzardo and Trevor Rogers. López was nearly traded to the Yankees this past summer, and Cabrera was reportedly mentioned in trade talks with the Rockies earlier this offseason. Reigning Cy Young award winner Sandy Alcantara is expected to anchor the staff again in 2023.
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On This Date in Mets History
2005: The Mets agree to terms with center fielder Carlos Beltrán on a seven-year, $119 million contract, the largest deal in franchise history. The 27-year-old won AL Rookie of the Year honors in 1999 and made his first All-Star Game in 2004 and hit a career-high 38 homers between Kansas City and Houston. He also had a monstrous postseason for the Astros, going 20-for-46 with eight homers and 14 RBIs. This contract also includes a no-trade clause, which Houston refused to include in their offer.
Birthdays: Phil Mankowski (70)
