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Beloved Ex-White Sox All-Star dealt more tough news after Red Sox dissolve contract

As reports come out across baseball about option decisions, more tough news for a former White Sox all-star has been announced. Former White Sox all-star closer Liam Hendriks will hit free agency again after having his $12 million mutual option declined by the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox will instead pay Hendriks $2 million and the right-hander will search for a new deal on the open market. It’s been a tough few years for Hendriks, who established himself as a dominant force in the closer role during the 2019 and 2020 seasons with the Athletics. Hendriks cashed in, signing a three year deal with the White Sox before the 2021 season and saving 75 games for the South Siders between 2021 and 2022.