Options and free agency declarations have begun in the wake of the World Series, and the Boston Red Sox have already made a few announcements about players' fates. One such player is Liam Hendriks.
Boston on November 4 declined its half of the mutual option on Hendriks' contract, first reported by Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Hendriks received a $2 million buyout and he will become a free agent ahead of his age-37 season.
Hendriks' age could be enough of a reason for the Red Sox to want to move on, but the closer's tenure in Boston was far from smooth.