Will get at least one more start Boston will stick with a six-man rotation through the end of its upcoming road trip, meaning Houck will make at least one more start before manager Alex Cora settles on a decision... Impact Brayan Bello's return this week gave the Red Sox six capable of starters, each of whom has pitched in the previous six games, with James Paxton's return from a hamstring injury looming. A tentative spring plan, which had Houck in the bullpen when all arms were healthy, may have changed Thursday, when he threw a seven-inning gem against the Twins. Houck has been one of the most consistent starters, going at least five innings in three of four games and never allowing more than three earned runs. Paxton's most recent rehab outing came out of the bullpen, which suggests the club is leaning toward a long-relief role for him. That would leave Houck and Nick Pivetta, who starts Friday, in the hunt for the No. 5 starter job.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
