Tanner Houck

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Tanner Houck Looking To Play Spoiler Tuesday Versus Rays

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will look to play spoiler when he takes on the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday at Fenway Park. While the Rays have a postseason spot well in hand, they are still just 2.5 games back of the Baltimore Orioles for the top spot in the American League East entering the final week of their regular season. Houck has made 19 starts this season, tossing a 4.92 ERA and a middling 12.6% K-BB% in that time. His 4.36 SIERA, 4.08 xFIP, and solid 51.9% ground-ball rate suggest he has probably been a bit better than his surface ERA indicates but the results largely have not been there this season. The 27-year-old has been better of late, however, allowing just two earned runs, albeit with seven walks, over his last two starts and 10 innings of work.

Sep 26 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck Struggles In Tuesday's Return

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck didn't have his best stuff on Tuesday when he faced the Houston Astros for his first start since June 16. He went five innings, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out just two. Despite the results, fantasy managers in deep formats should be happy to have Houck back after he suffered a facial fracture when he was hit in the face by a comebacker. On the season, the 27-year-old has posted a 5.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 21.5% strikeout rate across 14 starts.

Aug 23 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck To Start On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (face) is set to be activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-June when he was struck in the face by a comebacker on the mound. The 27-year-old is set to make his return to the mound versus the Astros tough lineup. Houck wasn't pitching too well before the injury as he posted a 5.05 ERA in 13 starts this season. He won't be an ideal streaming option for Tuesday, but could have some value down the stretch of the season, assuming he starts showing improvement.

Aug 20 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck To Start Monday Or Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) will be activated from the injured list to start on either Monday or Tuesday against the Houston Astros. It will mark the first time he's pitched for the team since June 16, the night he suffered a facial fracture when he was hit by a comebacker. In his final minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Houck threw four scoreless innings, giving up just one hit while walking none and striking out four in 59 pitches. The 27-year-old will be an interesting potential pickup for fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues down the stretch, but he'll be on a limited pitch count in a tough matchup in his first start back early next week, so we'd recommend avoiding him as a streamer. Houck had a 5.05 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings over 13 starts before going on the injured list.

Aug 19 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck To Return On Monday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) is lined up to come off the injured list to start against the Houston Astros on the road on Monday. Houck will be making his first start since having surgery to fix a facial fracture that he suffered on a comebacker in June. Fantasy managers should temper their expectations in a tough matchup, especially since Houck hasn't pitched in the big leagues in two months. However, the 27-year-old is worth a look in deeper mixed leagues the rest of the way if he sticks in Boston's starting rotation. In 13 starts for the BoSox before his scary injury, Houck went 3-6 with a 5.05 ERA (4.22 FIP), 1.26 WHIP, 23 walks and 64 strikeouts in 67 2/3 frames. He shouldn't be limited pitch-count wise in his return next week, but it's a shy-away matchup in fantasy.

Aug 15 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck Could Return On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) launched three scoreless innings on a lone hit with three strikeouts in Friday's rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester. After looking strong during this outing, the 27-year-old could be activated off the injured list on Tuesday for the start of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals. Houck has resided on the IL for almost two months with a facial fracture after he was hit in the face by a comebacker on June 16 versus the New York Yankees. The reinforcements to Boston's rotation seem to be arriving heavily after Chris Sale returned on Friday and with Garrett Whitlock (elbow) lining up for Sunday.

Aug 12 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck Likely To Remain A Starter

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) is expected to remain a starter, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. The 27-year-old, who suffered a facial fracture in mid-June, may return in the next few weeks, assuming things continue to move in the right direction regarding rehab. However, Houck has a 5.05 ERA, the worst mark of his career, while owning a miserable 3-6 record in 13 starts, making him hard to trust in any fantasy format.

Aug 4 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck Almost Ready For Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) is getting ready for a rehab assignment, which will begin on Saturday with Triple-A Worcester. He'll aim for around 40 pitches before bumping that up to 60 in his next rehab game on Wednesday. If everything goes as planned, Houck could return to the Red Sox for their road trip, which starts on August 15, after landing on the injured list on June 18 with a facial fracture. Over 13 starts, the 27-year-old owns a 5.05 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 64 strikeouts across 67.2 innings. Manager Alex Cora doesn't know what role the team will use Houck in, and if he's moved to the bullpen, that erases almost all of his fantasy value.

Aug 3 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock Throw Bullpens

Boston Red Sox right-handers Tanner Houck (face) and Garrett Whitlock (elbow) both threw bullpen sessions over the last two days, with Whitlock throwing 35-40 pitches on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. At some point, they'll both progress to facing hitters, but the Red Sox haven't decided on roles for Houck and Whitlock, both of whom have been used exclusively as starters in 2023. Cora said the decision will be made after Tuesday's trade deadline, as the team is in hot pursuit of pitching additions that could change the complexion of their starting staff down the stretch. Houck, who hasn't pitched since June 16 due to a facial fracture, is a few days ahead of Whitlock, who has been out since July 3 with a bone bruise in his elbow.

Jul 30 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck Garrett Whitlock

Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock To Throw Bullpens This Week

Boston Red Sox right-handers Tanner Houck (face) and Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will both throw bullpen sessions in the next two days. Houck and Whitlock have both resumed throwing, but there remains no timetables for their returns to the active roster. Houck needed surgery to fix a facial fracture. He hasn't pitched since June 16, but he should have a starting-rotation role waiting for him after looking solid in that role earlier this year before his injury. Whitlock, on the other hand, landed on the injured list on July 4 and had a 5.23 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 51 2/3 innings for Boston before he suffered a bone bruise in his right elbow earlier this month. Houck is the better fantasy stash in deep-mixed leagues for the time being.

Jul 25 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck Garrett Whitlock

Tanner Houck Will Try To Throw Off A Mound Next Week

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) is in the early stages of a throwing program that he started on July 11, and the plan is for him to try and throw off a mound around next Tuesday. The Red Sox have been pleased with his progress after having surgery to fix a facial fracture. "He feels good," said manager Alex Cora. "He's been able to do his workouts, keeping his arm moving, which is the most important thing. And that's the reason he's been able to play catch." The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since June 16, so there's a good chance he'll need to make at least a few minor-league rehab starts before returning to Boston's starting rotation. After being used mostly in relief in 2022, Houck had a 5.05 ERA (4.23 FIP) in 13 starts before his injury this year, but he had fanned 64 batters in 67 2/3 innings.

Jul 18 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

Red Sox Notes: Pivetta, Houck, Bello

The Red Sox rotation is facing a great deal of uncertainty headed into the All Star break. Right-hander Garrett Whitlock was placed on the injured list earlier this week with elbow inflammation, joining Tanner Houck, Chris Sale, and Corey Kluber on the shelf among the club’s starting options. It seems their lack of rotation options…

Jul 8 · MLB Trade Rumors Red Sox Brayan Bello Tanner Houck Nick Pivetta

Tanner Houck To Resume Throwing Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) had a "great doctor's appointment" and will begin throwing on Tuesday, July 11, according to manager Alex Cora. Houck is trying to return after having facial surgery on June 27, but there remains no timetable for his return to Boston's active roster. It's probably too optimistic for fantasy managers to expect him to return in July, but he should be ready at some point in the second half of the season. After serving mostly as a bullpen arm in 2022, Houck has served exclusively as a starter this year and was 3-6 with a 5.05 ERA (4.24 FIP), 1.26 WHIP, 23 walks and 64 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings over 13 starts at the time of his injury. It remains to be seen if he'll remain a starter for the Red Sox once he returns from his injury.

Jul 6 · Source via Red Sox Tanner Houck

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