Cora: Sox to miss multiple unvaccinated players at Toronto
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Boston expects to be without multiple unvaccinated players for an upcoming series at TorontoAPRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TANNER HOUCK #89 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
9-10 W-L •
1.14 WHIP •
3.12 ERA
9-10 W-L
1.14 WHIP
3.12 ERA
Not available to pitch in Toronto Houck disclosed to the media Sunday that he's unvaccinated against COVID-19, meaning he won't be eligible to pitch during the Red Sox's upcoming series in Toronto that runs from Ap...
Impact Houck didn't suggest that he planned on changing his stance on vaccination prior to the series in Toronto, and manager Alex Cora confirmed that the right-handed pitcher is one of multiple players who will be absent for the four-game set due to the vaccine mandate in place in Canada, per Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald. Alex Speier of The Boston Globe speculates that Garrett Whitlock, who tossed 2.1 scoreless innings behind Houck in the latter's most recent start Saturday against the Twins, could be stretched out enough to fill the temporary opening in the rotation in Toronto. Before missing the Toronto series, Houck tentatively lines up to make his next turn Thursday versus the Blue Jays in Boston.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Snags first win Houck (1-0) picked up the win Saturday, allowing two hits and three walks over 5.2 scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Twins. He struck out four.
Impact It was a much better performance than in his season debut, but Houck still had some trouble finding the plate as he issued three free passes for the second straight start, leaving him with a 7:6 K:BB through his first nine innings of 2022. The Red Sox are expecting big things from the 25-year-old, but so far he has yet to flash the dominance he displayed at times as a rookie.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Backed by defense and best friend, Houck shuts down Twins BOSTON -- The Red Sox no longer talk as much about the promise of Tanner Houck . These days, the conversation shifts more to the results the...
APRIL 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Tanner Houck gaining confidence within rotation, gives Red Sox a boost in shutout victory Saturday's performance against the Twins was much more in line with what Houck had hoped for this season.
APRIL 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Verdugo, Bogaerts homer as Red Sox blank Twins 4-0
Alex Verdugo and Xander Bogaerts each hit two-run home runs, Tanner Houck held the Twins scoreless over five-plus innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins play the Red Sox leading series 1-0
The Minnesota Twins meet the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series leadAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan strong, Twins' bats heat up in Boston's Fenway opener
Miguel Sanó hit a two-run homer, rookie Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 8-4 in Boston’s home openerAPRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dalbec's HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3
Bobby Dalbec hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox avoided a season-opening sweep against their longtime rival with a 4-3 win over the New York Ya...APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lasts 3.1 innings in debut Houck didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 4-3 win against the Yankees, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
Impact Houck was tethered to two-run lead before he took the mound but surrendered baserunners in each of the first four innings that came around to score in the third and fourth. Finding the zone was an issue as only 57.7 percent of the 25-year-old's 78 pitches went for strikes, though Houck owns a respectable 1.08 WHIP across 86 innings in his career. The sophomore is looking to build on a strong rookie campaign and will look to get on track Saturday against Minnesota at Fenway.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees look to sweep series against the Red Sox
The New York Yankees meet the Boston Red Sox looking to sweep their three-game seriesAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanton HR 6th straight vs Boston, lifts Yankees to 4-2 win
Giancarlo Stanton became the first player to homer against Boston in six straight games, hitting a tiebreaking, two-run drive in the sixth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 4...APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Better third time out Houck allowed one run on five hits and struck out four over four innings in Wednesday's spring training game against Atlanta.
Impact In his third Grapefruit League start, Houck had plenty of run support early and helped himself by not walking anyone. He entered the contest with eight bases on balls over his first five spring innings. Still, he and manager Alex Cora noted improvement is still needed, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. The 25-year-old right-hander had a wild pitch and hit two batters, which contributed to a lot of traffic. Cora stressed the need to attack the zone more and made note of mechanics that need to be ironed out. Houck will have one more start to prepare for his regular-season debut, the third game of the season against the Yankees.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox add Story, hope to build on surprising run to ALCS
The Red Sox had the advantage of low expectations last seasonMARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unfazed by results Houck allowed three runs on two hits and five walks while striking out four over 2.2 innings in Friday's spring training start against the Braves.
Impact Houck was roughed up in his second Grapefruit League start and has walked eight over five spring innings. Despite the results, Houck did not sound too concerned when speaking with Ian Browne of MLB.com following the game. The right-hander stressed the importance of getting in the work over outcomes, and he developed a plan to work on the issues that led to the results. "Felt good. Obviously out of the stretch, I'm getting a little too rotational," Houck said. "I talked with [pitching coach Dave Bush] about it already. Get back in tomorrow and look at some video and just re-sort things out and make a game plan going forward with it." He's scheduled to start the third game of the regular season, a Sunday night primetime meeting with the Yankees in New York.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Friday's Red Sox spring training report: Tanner Houck is erratic in second start - The Boston Globe The righthander walked five in just 2⅓ innings as the Red Sox lost to the Braves.
MARCH 25, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Arozarena, Álvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewed
Rookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan Álvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16 players whose contracts were renewed by their teams rather than reach...MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tanner Houck Has High Hopes After Earning Spot In Red Sox Rotation The plan Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck made for the 2022 MLB season is coming to fruition, and here's how he feels about it.
MARCH 21, 2022 • NESN.COM
Tanner Houck 'most likely' set for role in Red Sox rotation Tanner Houck is "likely" to be in the Red Sox starting rotation at the beginning of the 2022 season, according to Alex Cora.
MARCH 21, 2022 • BOSTON.COM
Knocks off rust in debut Houck allowed one run on one hit and three walks while striking out two over 2.2 innings in Sunday's spring-training game against the Orioles.
Impact Houck allowed a home run to the second batter he faced, Ramon Urias, then walked three and could not get out of the third inning as planned. He described it to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com as knocking off the rust. "You can throw as many (live batting practices) and bullpens as you want but getting in the game situation is definitely a little bit different. First one's out of the way. I felt good. Mixed in all the pitches." Houck, who pitched as both a reliever and starter in 2021, received the news that he will open the season in the starting rotation. The right-hander will likely pitch the third game of the season, April 10, in primetime against the Yankees.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tanner Houck gets the call: He'll likely start Red Sox season in starting rotation - The Boston Globe “Obviously, I’m looking forward to him taking the next step,” manager Alex Cora said. ”It was a different role [last year]. He was really go...
MARCH 20, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
'Likely' starter Houck shakes rust off in spring debut FORT MYERS, Fla. -- As nice as it was for the Red Sox to have the flexibility of using Tanner Houck 's electric arm in the rotation and the...
MARCH 20, 2022 • MLB.COM
Opening season in rotation Manager Alex Cora indicated Sunday that Houck is all but guaranteed a spot in Boston's starting rotation to begin the season, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Cora said Houck wasn't a lock for the rotation at the start of spring training last week, but the young right-hander is apparently now a safe bet to open as a starter for Boston. He started in 13 of 18 appearances last season and pitched well with a 3.52 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 87:21 K:BB across 69 innings.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tanner Houck taking nothing for granted as Chris Sale injury leaves Red Sox in need - The Boston Globe After an offseason working with the likes of fellow Missouri alum Max Scherzer, one of Boston's young pitchers knows he'll still have to wor...
MARCH 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Not a lock for rotation Houck isn't a lock to be in the Opening Day rotation, but he is being stretched out this spring to help with innings early on, according to manager Alex Cora, Jen McCaffrey of The...
Impact This vague report is a good reminder that Boston already has five veteran starters on the roster, with Houck and Garrett Whitlock representing the team's young, high-upside alternatives. Houck's devastating fastball/slider combination should allow him to have success in any role, so he should retain value in deeper leagues regardless of whether he's a starter, swing man or reliever. However fantasy managers need to be aware that he may not operate as a traditional starter all season.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
