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,

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Red Sox set their Opening Day roster Thursday with one major surprise: Righthanded reliever Liam Hendriks was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Hendriks, 36, last pitched on March 20 and didn’t bounce back well afterward according to manager Alex Cora.

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,