As the Boston Red Sox continue to fight for a postseason berth in the tight 2025 MLB playoff race, their bullpen just took another blow. Following a 4-1 series-opening loss Friday to the New York Yankees, manager Alex Cora delivered a discouraging update on reliever Liam Hendriks .

The veteran right-hander, who was signed to bolster the Red Sox bullpen, has been shut down indefinitely due to recurring forearm tightness—another setback in a season already marred by injuries. After returning from Tommy John surgery and a hip issue earlier this year, Hendriks lasted just 14 games, posting a 6.59 ERA before hitting the injured list again in late May.

The Boston Globe’s Tim Healey took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) to report Cora’s postgame statement on the situation.

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