TANNER HOUCK NEWS

Falls to 0-4 Houck (0-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over 3.2 innings Friday, striking out one batter and taking a loss against the White Sox.

Impact Most of the damage against Houck came in the third inning when he served up a three-run blast to Jose Abreu. He then allowed an RBI single to Luis Robert in the fourth before exiting the contest. The right-handed rookie had allowed three or fewer runs in each of his previous four outings and watched his season ERA climb to 3.54 after Friday's start. Houck is lined up to start in Seattle next week.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

José Abreu hits 3-run homer as White Sox top Red Sox 4-3

José Abreu hit a three-run homer and Carlos Rodón pitched five effective innings on extended rest, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodon expected to start as Chicago hosts Boston

The White Sox are expected to send Carlos Rodon to the mound Friday and the Red Sox plan to give Tanner Houck the start

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Renfroe HRs in 8th, throws out runner in 9th for Red Sox

Hunter Renfroe hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and threw out Joey Wendle trying for a triple from deep center field for the final out of the ninth as the Boston Red Sox be...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Cora limits Tanner Houck to 5 innings despite low pitch count, dominant effort Houck thinks his evolving splitter might help him earn a longer leash

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Stellar through five Houck allowed three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts through five scoreless innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

Impact The Cleveland scouting department has to be doing a double-take right now. After showing no semblance of command against Cleveland just six days ago (four walks issued, three hit batters), Houck was rock solid for the Red Sox through five innings on Saturday, throwing 69 percent of his pitches for strikes and conceding just a pair of singles and a double. The 25-year-old's velocity remained with him for the entire outing, as he retired the last nine batters he faced and hit 95 mph with his final pitch of the day. He is slated to pitch next Friday against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Verdugo's RBI single in bottom of 9th lifts Bosox past Tribe

Alex Verdugo hit an RBI single with bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Sale explains why Boston Red Sox's Tanner Houck has better slider than him Red Sox ace Chris Sale said Tanner Houck has a better slider than him.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Houck expected to start as Boston hosts Cleveland

The Red Sox are expected to send Tanner Houck to the mound Saturday and the Indians plan to give Eli Morgan the start

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber, Red Sox beat Indians 8-5 for 3rd straight win

Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, then delivered a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh that sent the Boston Red Sox over the Cleveland Indians 8-5

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patino scheduled to start as Tampa Bay hosts Boston

The Rays will roll out Luis Patino to the mound Monday and the Red Sox will give Nick Pivetta the start

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild in no-decision Houck took a no-decision versus Cleveland on Sunday. He allowed three runs on one hit, four walks and three hit batters while striking out three over 5.1 innings.

Impact Usually, a one-hit outing is outstanding for a starter, but Houck put a lot of traffic on the basepaths without Cleveland having to do much. He still kept the home team off the board for five innings before a sloppy sixth. The 25-year-old saw his ERA rise slightly to 3.63 with a 1.21 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB across 44.2 innings. Since he had walked just eight batters through his first 10 appearances this year, it's safe to assume Sunday's start was a clear outlier. He lines up for a home rematch versus Cleveland next weekend.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians get obstruction call in 8th, rally past Red Sox 7-5

Oscar Mercado was awarded home plate on a fielder’s obstruction call for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied past the Boston Red Sox 7-5

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morgan expected to start for Cleveland against Boston

The Red Sox will start Tanner Houck on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Eli Morgan

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martinez hits 3-run homer in 10th, Red Sox beat Indians 5-3

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AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works only 4.2 frames Houck allowed three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out six across 4.2 innings Tuesday against the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Houck was recalled from Triple-A Worcester for the start, but his most recent outing in any professional game came with the Red Sox on Aug. 17. He wasn't particularly sharp, as he required 92 pitches to retire 14 batters and began only 11 of the 22 hitters he faced with a strike. Houck is expected to stick in the rotation moving forward, and the consistency in his role could help him work deeper into games as he's worked five innings only once in eight starts on the campaign. Houck has delivered high quality innings to this point, maintaining a 3.43 ERA with a 52:8 K:BB across 39.1 frames.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Renfroe homers twice, Red Sox hold on to beat Twins 11-9

Hunter Renfroe homered twice and the Red Sox held onto the lead and their wild-card chances with a 11-9 victory over the last-place Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jen McCaffrey: RHP Tanner Houck was recalled for tonight's... - The Athletic RHP Tanner Houck was recalled for tonight's start and Jarren Duran was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Houck will remain with the team and p...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled ahead of start Houck was recalled Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Twins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck continues to be sent to the minors after each start as the Red Sox take advantage of the roster rules to effectively use a 27-man roster. It's possible he returns to Triple-A again after Tuesday's start, but he hasn't actually pitched at that level since July 10. He's been excellent in the majors this season, cruising to a 3.12 ERA in 34.2 innings while striking out 31.9 percent of opposing batters and walking just 4.9 percent. Jarren Duran was optioned to clear space for him on the roster.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houck expected to start as Boston hosts Minnesota

The Red Sox will send Tanner Houck to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaw hits grand slam as Red Sox beat Rangers 8-4 in 11

Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track to rejoin rotation Tuesday The Red Sox are expected to recall Houck from Triple-A Worcester to start Tuesday's game against the Twins, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact As the only member of the Boston rotation that has minor-league options remaining, Houck has been sent back to Worcester after each of his last five starts with the big club strictly for roster-management purposes. With the Red Sox recently moving Garrett Richards and Martin Perez to the bullpen, Houck's spot in the rotation looks secure at this point, and the rookie should get a temporary reprieve from the repeated demotions after Tuesday's start. Boston's matchup Monday with the Rangers begins a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, which will leave the team with fewer loopholes through which to quickly move Houck on and off the active roster. Over 34.2 innings with the big club this season, the 25-year-old owns a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 11.9 K/9.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WooSox notebook: Keith Foulke on WooSox' Tanner Houck: 'You can see him being a dominant big-league pitcher' Keith Foulke worked with Tanner Houck while Foulke served as a player development consultant with the Red Sox.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox Notebook: Tanner Houck trusting 'greater plan' during up-and-down stretch In what’s become a theme after each of his recent starts, Tanner Houck was optioned back to Triple-A Worcester again on Wednesday, a day aft...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Returns to Triple-A again Houck was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The 25-year-old pitched Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill and took a no-decision after giving up two runs over four innings, and he'll once again be moved off the big-league roster after a start. Houck has made his past six appearances for the Red Sox, but he's bounced between the majors and minors while the team takes advantage of the roster rules to maintain flexibility. He served as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader, so he'll be eligible to rejoin the Red Sox without missing a turn through the rotation. Houck has a 3.12 ERA and 46:7 K:BB across 34.2 innings for Boston this season.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE