JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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
Jen McCaffrey: Red Sox pregame notes: -Tanner Houck was... - The Athletic Red Sox pregame notes: -Tanner Houck was optioned to Worcester. Alex Cora said it's a roster flexibility move but he'll be back up on Aug. 7...
Alex Cora Reveals Why Tanner Houck Was Optioned By Red Sox The Boston Red Sox surprised many when they optioned Tanner Houck to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, but he will be back very soon.
JULY 29, 2021 • NESN.COM
Red Sox option Tanner Houck to Worcester in short-term roster flexibility move Tanner Houck figures to play a major factor for the Red Sox as they head into the stretch run and into the playoffs, but not over the next w...
JULY 29, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Will rejoin rotation next weekend Manager Alex Cora said that Houck -- who was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday -- will be recalled next week to start one game of an Aug. 7 doubleheader in Toronto, Jen Mc...
Impact Cora acknowledged that the decision to demote Houck was strictly for the purposes of roster flexibility, as an upcoming off day will allow Boston to get by with a five-man rotation until the doubleheader contest. Houck made his fourth start of the season with the big club Wednesday, which also came during a doubleheader game with the Blue Jays. He limited Toronto to one run over four frames in a no-decision, lowering his ERA to 2.45 over 22 innings on the campaign.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in minors after start The Red Sox optioned Houck to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Following Wednesday's doubleheader, Boston needed to reduce its roster from 27 to 26 men for Thursday's series finale with Toronto, and Houck was the surprising casualty. After starting the second game of the twin bill and striking out seven over four innings of one-run ball, Houck's ERA now sits at 2.45 over 22 frames on the season. Since he's seemingly established himself as one of Boston's most-trusted staters, his demotion may have been strictly for roster-management purposes. Due to an off day Aug. 2, the Red Sox can get by with a four-man rotation until Aug. 7 in Toronto, when Houck will presumably be called up from Worcester to start one of the two doubleheader games scheduled for that day.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fans seven Wednesday Houck allowed one run on two hits and a walk with seven strikeouts across four innings in Wednesday's no-decision against the Blue Jays.
Impact Houck wasn't able to provide the Red Sox with much length due to his relatively high pitch count, but he limited Toronto's potent lineup to a Bo Bichette RBI single in the fourth inning. The 25-year-old Houck boasts an 18:4 K:BB over 11.2 innings in three July starts and is making a push to remain in Boston's rotation going forward. He boasts a 2.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 22 major-league innings overall this season.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays can't crack Houck in Game 2 The Blue Jays were on to something when they drafted high schooler Tanner Houck in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB Draft. Unfortunately for t...
JULY 29, 2021 • MLB.COM
Jen McCaffrey: Tanner Houck featured a much heavier usage of... - The Athletic Tanner Houck featured a much heavier usage of his sinker tonight. Typically it's a 50-50 split with slider and four-seamer. Tonight he threw...
JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Houck, Red Sox top Blue Jays 4-1, split doubleheader
Rookie starter Tanner Houck struck out seven over four innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to a split a doubleheaderJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houck expected to start for Boston against Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Wednesday while the Red Sox are expected to counter with Tanner HouckJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays-Red Sox rained out; split doubleheader Wednesday
The Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox were rained out by a heavy storm and rescheduled as part of a doubleheader WednesdayJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains in rotation Houck will remain in the Red Sox rotation and make his next start Wednesday against the Blue Jays in Boston, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact At least for one more week, manager Alex Cora will stick with a six-man rotation that includes the rookie, who returned from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his third start of the season July 22. Though a mid-game rain shower resulted in Houck getting pulled after 4.2 innings, he kept the Yankees bats quiet during his time on the mound, allowing just one unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight. Over 18 frames with the big club on the season, Houck owns a 2.50 ERA (1.98 FIP) and an impressive 22.6 K-BB%. The 25-year-old may have a tough time continuing to produce at that level, but even if some regression sets in, he could be an upgrade over Garrett Richards and Martin Perez at the back end of Boston's rotation.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Start shortened by rain Houck allowed an unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight across 4.2 innings Thursday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Houck mowed through the Yankees' lineup with little problem, racking up 19 called strikes and 10 swinging strikes across 87 total pitches. His outing was interrupted by a rain delay, though it's not clear how much deeper into the game he would have been allowed to work given his pitch count. The outing was also Houck's longest of the season, and he could ultimately take the place of either Garrett Richards or Martin Perez in the rotation before season's end.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches in 10th, Red Sox rally
Kiké Hernández hit a two-run double that tied the game with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of a record four wild pitches by Brooks Kriske in th...JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houck expected to start as Boston hosts New York
The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Thursday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Tanner HouckJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaMarre's pinch-hit single lifts Yanks over Phils 6-5 in 10
Pinch-hitter Ryan LaMarre singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees recovered to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 after blowing a late three-run le...JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox hit 5 HRs, beat Blue Jays 7-4 in Buffalo finale
JJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Cora Reveals Red Sox Rotation, When Tanner Houck Will Get Start Tanner Houck will get a start on the hill for the Boston Red Sox this week, manager Alex Cora said before Wednesday's game against Toronto.
JULY 21, 2021 • NESN.COM
Starting Thursday Houck will start Thursday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Houck was initially slated to start Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays, but Garrett Richards will now take the mound after Tuesday's contest was postponed. However, the young right-hander will make his third big-league start of the year Thursday. Across four appearances (two starts) this season, he's posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 13.1 innings.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Wednesday Houck won't start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact The young righty was expected to start Wednesday's series finale, but Garrett Richards will instead take the mound after Tuesday's contest was postponed. Houck should start again at some point for the Red Sox this season, though for now it appears he'll continue working out of the bullpen.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox-Blue Jays game postponed, will be made up in Toronto
The game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday was postponed because of thunderstormsJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox Notes: What Makes Tanner Houck Better Pitcher Now Than April Tanner Houck certainly made his presence felt Friday night in the final three innings of the Red Sox's 4-0 win over the Yankees.
JULY 17, 2021 • NESN.COM
Earns three-inning save Houck earned a save in Friday's 4-0 win over the Yankees, pitching three scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and a walk while striking out three.
Impact The right-hander dealt with a sore right flexor muscle at Triple-A Worcester for a month, but he worked as a starter prior to his call-up. Houck previously made three appearances (two starts) with the Red Sox in April, but it's expected he'll take on a versatile role while with the big club. The 25-year-old is tentatively scheduled to start Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. He has a 3.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB across 13.1 major-league innings this year.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox stifle short-handed Yanks 4-0 with Judge on COVID IL
Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the short-handed Yankees into the sixth inning, Christian Arroyo and JJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WooSox notebook: Without Jarren Duran, Tanner Houck, Johan Mieses and Jack Lopez, there's room for other WooSox to step up The WooSox roster went through a shake-up over the last couple of days.
JULY 16, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
