TODAY : The Red Sox officially announced Hendriks reinstatement from the injured list, and Dobbins was indeed optioned to Triple-A. APRIL 18 : looks to be in line for his Red Sox debut this weekend. Manager Alex Cora told reporters ( Ian Browne of MLB.com) that theres a good chance the veteran reliever will be activated from the 15-day Oscar Gamble Jersey injured list tomorrow. Chris Cotillo of Ma sLive that righty is preparing to head back to Triple-A Worcester after being recalled this afternoon. It seems hell be optioned in the corresponding move. Hendriks has not pitched in an MLB regular season game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2023. That ended his time with the White Sox, as Chicago bought out a $15MM club option with Hendriks set to mi s most or all of the 24 season. The Red Sox added Hendriks on a backloaded two-year deal with a $10MM guarantee. He made $2MM to finish his rehab last year and is playing on a $6MM salary this season (plus a $2MM buyout on a 26 mutual option). The three-time All-Star tried to make it back last September. Hendriks made six minor league rehab appearances, but the Sox backed off his progre sion when he felt some arm discomfort. He struggled over seven Spring Training outings and landed back on the injured list with elbow inflammation to begin the season. Hendriks was shut down for a few days and received a cortisone shot, but there wasnt any kind of structural damage. He started a rehab stint last Thursday. Hendriks has worked three scorele s innings in as many appearances between the top two minor league levels. He has fanned five while i suing two walks. His fastball averaged 94 MPH during his Triple-A work. Its a nice rebound from the rocky exhibition play, when he allowed seven runs over 6 1/3 frames. Entering camp, Hendriks seemed the favorite to replace as Bostons closer. had a much better Spring Training to take hold of the ninth inning. Chapman is 4-4 in save opportunities and has only allowed one run over 7 1/3 frames, so hell remain the closer. Hendriks will join and as setup options from the right side. John Lowenstein Jersey