'Enough is enough': Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks calls out 'vile' threats after Red Sox' loss

Australian Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks has called out the "vile" threats he has received on social media following his side's loss to the New York Mets on Thursday.

The 36-year-old, who inked a two-year $15.2 million deal last year with the Red Sox that includes a mutual option for 2026, has featured in 11 games for the club this season.

Against the Mets, Hendriks relieved starter Garrett Crochet with one out in the sixth inning, although he gave up three straight singles in the same inning.

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However, his performance was followed by disturbing comments post-match as he took to social media to expose the threats both he and his wife had received.

"Just as an FYI: Threats against me and my wife's life are horrible and cruel. You need help," Hendriks wrote in a story posted on Instagram.

"Leaving comments and telling me to commit suicide and how you wish I died from cancer is disgusting and vile."

In June 2022, Hendriks was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after discovering a series of lumps on the back of his neck.

The diagnosis saw Hendriks out of action in the MLB for almost two years as he was treated for the cancer before undergoing surgery for an elbow injury.

He returned to competition cancer-free in April 2025, where he was met by a standing ovation from the crowd as he stepped out to face his former team, the White Sox.

"Maybe you should step back and reevaluate your life's purpose before hiding behind a screen and attacking players and their families," Hendriks continued.

"Whether you do it from your fake accounts or are dumb enough to do it from your real account.

"I think I speak for all players who have had to deal with this in their career when I say enough is enough."

The incident is not the first concerning comments made against a Red Sox player this month, as Hendriks' teammate Jarren Duran was involved in a heated confrontation with a fan near Boston's dugout during the team's 13-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Duran's incident was quickly diffused by the venue's security.