Athletics' Liam Hendriks: Elects not to play in WBC
Hendriks has decided not to pitch for Team Australia in the World Baseball Classic, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis:
Hendriks' withdrawal from the WBC does not appear to be injury-related, but instead is just a personal decision not to go. The 28-year-old right-hander will now have the opportunity to spend the entirety of spring training with the Athletics, as he looks to get himself ready for another season in Oakland's bullpen.