TANNER HOUCK NEWS

Exploring Juan Soto trades - no matter how far-fetched

Baseball's trade deadline became a bit more suspenseful over the weekend when The Athletic reported that Washington outfielder Juan Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year contrac...

JULY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save, gets win Houck (5-3) recorded the win in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings victory over the Yankees after blowing his first save of the season, allowing an unearned run on two hits and two walks o...

Impact Entrusted with a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning, Houck put the first two batters of the inning aboard before throwing the ball wide of third base on what was intended to be a sacrifice bunt by Isiah Kiner-Falefa, allowing Gleyber Torres to score the tying run. The right-hander avoided any more damage thanks to double plays in the ninth and 10th, however, and he was still the pitcher of record when Boston scored in the top of the 11th. Houck hasn't picked up a save since June 25, but for now he still appears to be manager Alex Cora's first choice to close out games.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts scores on wild pitch in 11th, Red Sox top Yanks 5-4

Xander Bogaerts slid home on Michael King’s wild pitch with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox recovered from a meltdown in the ninth to beat the New York Yankees...

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leiter works 5 1/3 in emergency relief, Cubs top Boston 3-1

Mark Leiter Jr. threw 5 1/3 solid innings of emergency relief, Nico Hoerner and Patrick Wisdom each had two hits and the Chicago Cubs capitalized on a pair of Boston errors and bea...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox ace Sale nearing return from rib injury

Chris Sale will make at least one more minor league rehab start before the Boston Red Sox decide if their ace is ready to join their rotation after being sidelined all season becau...

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox roster moves: Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck reinstated from restricted list Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck have been reinstated from the injured list.

JUNE 30, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Back from restricted list Houck was reinstated from the restricted list Thursday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Houck will return to the team following their series in Toronto, which he was unavailable for because of his vaccination status. He'll return to manning the backend of the Red Sox bullpen as the team starts a series against the Cubs on Friday.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Jays 6-5 in 10 to avoid three-game sweep

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JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minus Tanner Houck to close, Red Sox let a dramatic comeback slip away Houck is 6-for-6 in save opportunities since stepping into the closer role this month, and he was sorely missed in Toronto.

JUNE 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toronto beats Boston 7-2; Red Sox win streak ends at 7 games

Kevin Gausman matched a season high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit one of three Toronto home runs and the Blue Jays halted Boston's seven-game win...

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes on restricted list The Red Sox placed Houck (personal) on the restricted list Monday.

Impact Houck's placement on the list was fully expected, as he was previously inactive for the Red Sox's series in Toronto in late April due to his vaccination status. Since Houck remains unvaccinated two months later, he won't be eligible to cross the Canadian border and will be unavailable for the entire three-game series in Toronto. John Schreiber and Matt Strahm look like the top options to pick up saves before Houck returns to the fold for the Red Sox's three-game series against the Cubs this weekend.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Toronto series The Red Sox are expected to place Houck on the restricted list prior to Monday's series opener in Toronto, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Because he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19, Houck won't be eligible to cross the Canadian border and will miss the Red Sox's second series of the season in Toronto after he was previously unavailable for the four-game set at Rogers Centre in late April. While the team is in Canada, Houck will throw a live batting practice session in Boston to stay sharp before he's eligible to rejoin the Red Sox in Chicago for their series with the Cubs that begins Friday. Houck has emerged as Boston's preferred option at closer over the past three weeks, but John Schreiber and Matt Strahm will likely represent the best bets to pick up save chances during the Toronto series.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Mariners-Angels penalties soon, Red Sox rolling

Major League Baseball will certainly soon be handing out penalties after the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels got into a huge brawl at Anaheim

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox beat Guardians 8-3 for sweep, winning streak at 7

Trevor Story drove in two runs to reach 500 career RBIs, Rafael Devers and J

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures sixth save Houck earned the save against the Guardians on Saturday with a perfect inning of work.

Impact Houck needed only seven pitches -- six of which were strikes -- to set the side down in order in the ninth inning. For the first time in 10 contests, the right-hander failed to record a strikeout, but that's of little concern given the results. Houck has notched a save in six of his past seven appearances and has gained a stranglehold on Boston's closer role with a 1.69 ERA and 14:1 K:BB over 10.2 innings since the start of June.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verdugo hits 3-run HR, scorching Red Sox top Guardians 4-2

Alex Verdugo hit a three-run homer, Jarren Duran had four hits and an RBI, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 Saturday for their sixth straight victory

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes non-save appearance Houck allowed one run on three hits while striking out two over the ninth inning of Friday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact With the Red Sox leading 5-2 to start the ninth inning, Houck was warming up for a potential save but didn't get the opportunity after Boston plated a run in the top half of the frame. Houck is set to miss the three-game series in Toronto that begins Monday, so the Red Sox may get him work this weekend regardless of the situation to keep him fresh.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arroyo has three RBIs in return, Red Sox beat Guardians 6-3

Christian Arroyo hit a two-run homer in the seventh and had three RBIs in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, powering the red-hot Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the C...

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greg Jewett's Bullpen Report (UPDATED): Tanner Houck's ascent, Top 5 trade candidates and more Tanner Houck's grip on the 9th inning role has officially tightened, we have the top 5 trade candidates and more!

JUNE 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Greg Jewett's Bullpen Report: Tanner Houck's ascent, the Jorge López breakout and more Tanner Houck's grip on the 9th inning role has officially tightened, we have the top 5 trade candidates and more!

JUNE 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not headed to Toronto Houck will not make the trip to Toronto for next week's three-game series against the Blue Jays due to being unvaccinated against COVID-19, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. T...

Impact Houck has evolved into the role as Boston's closer, but manager Alex Cora will have to get creative if the Red Sox need a save during the series. The right-hander opened the season as part of Boston's rotation but was moved to the bullpen, ironically, after he didn't make the team's first trip to Canada in April. Since then, Houck has been a Swiss army knife out of the bullpen and eventually settled in as the best ninth-inning option.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save Houck allowed one hit in a scoreless frame against the Tigers on Monday. He struck out one batter and earned a save.

Impact Houck coughed up a one-out single to Spencer Torkelson but had no issue closing out the 5-2 win over Detroit. He's earned a save in five straight outings, allowing one run on five hits over 3.2 frames during that span. Monday's was notable because it was the first time Houck pitched on back-to-back days since becoming a regular in the bullpen. The 25-year-old is sporting a 3.45 ERA as he looks to have a solid hold on the closer role in Boston.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cordero has 3 hits, 2 RBIs to help Red Sox beat Tigers 5-2

Franchy Cordero had three hits, including a two-run single to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

JUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records one out Houck earned a save against the Cardinals on Sunday. He allowed one hit and struck out one batter.

Impact Boston held a 6-1 lead in the ninth but, after a three-run homer from Juan Yepez, Houck was needed to record the final out. He coughed up an infield hit to Tommy Edman before striking out Brendan Donovan to finish off the contest. Houck has picked up a save in each of his last four outings and lowered his ERA to 3.53 through 43.1 frames.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta goes 7 strong with 10 Ks; Red Sox hold off Cards 6-4

Nick Pivetta pitched seven dominant innings with 10 strikeouts, Christian Vázquez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 to win their fif...

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS