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Twins Release Liam Hendriks After Spring Opt-Out

The three-time All-Star returns to the market days before Opening Day.

Feb 19, 2026; Lee County, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) poses for a portrait during photo day at Hammond Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews walks off the field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
May 10, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) throws a pitch in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Liam Hendriks was granted his release by Minnesota on March 20 after exercising an opt-out in his minor-league deal.
  • Hendriks logged seven spring outings for the Twins, going 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA over 7 innings with reports of reduced fastball velocity.
  • He joined Minnesota in February on a minors pact after declining the Red Sox’s 2026 option.
  • Team observers had eyed him for late-inning help as several right-handed relievers struggled, yet noted he had not shown clear closer form.
  • The veteran closer owns 116 career saves and overcame lymphoma before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023, and he now enters free agency seeking a new club.