The Twins signed veteran reliever Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal with a spring training invite, as he returns from injury and illness.

The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran reliever Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation. The 37-year-old Australian, a former Twins player and three-time All-Star, returns after missing the past two seasons due to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Tommy John surgery, and other injuries. He pitched just 14 innings in 2025 with the Red Sox before being shut down. The deal includes three opt-out clauses, allowing Hendriks to leave before Opening Day, May 1, or June 1, with the Twins having two days to decide on promotion or release if he opts out. The Twins view the move as a low-risk opportunity to evaluate his health and leadership for a thin bullpen.