Liam Hendriks (elbow) told reporters on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with a compressed nerve and hopes to resume throwing in a couple of days.

Red Sox placed RHP Liam Hendriks on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation.

Despite giving up a run in the ninth, Liam Hendriks picked up his first save for the Red Sox against the Tigers on Wednesday.

Liam Hendriks gave up two more runs Sunday in an inning of work against the Braves.