Right-hander Liam Hendriks is facing another injury setback to his surgically repaired right elbow, though one the Boston Red Sox are hopeful won’t keep him out long. When Opening Day rosters were due Thursday morning,

Liam Hendriks was placed on the 15-day injured list before the season opener at Texas because of elbow inflammation, delaying the right-hander's debut with the Red Sox after being on their roster all last season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

Hendriks, who is expected to be Alex Cora’s setup man ahead of presumed closer Aroldis Chapman, has yet to make his Red Sox debut due to injury. After signing a two-year deal with the club last February,