Liam Hendriks has hit out at social media trolls after the Boston Red Sox reliever was subjected to death threats and comments about his cancer battle following a defeat to the New York Mets

Red Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks said he and his wife received death threats following Boston's recent home loss to the New York Mets. "Just as an FYI: Threats against me and my wife's life are horrible and cruel.

Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure about death threats he says he received following Boston’s most recent loss the the New York Mets