TANNER HOUCK NEWS

Begins throwing program Houck (arm) has started his throwing program, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Houck has been dealing with a sore flexor muscle recently, but the injury was considered minor. It's not yet clear how long Houck's throwing program will last before he's able to return to the mound for Triple-A Worcester.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Provides Injury Update On Tanner Houck Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora provides an update on Tanner Houck, who recently was shut down due to a flexor muscle injury.

MAY 11, 2021 • NESN.COM

Getting treatment Houck (arm) is getting treatment for a sore flexor muscle, an injury the Red Sox feel is relatively minor, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Houck was forced out of his start Tuesday for Triple-A Worcester, but manager Alex Cora indicated the injury is not a long-term concern. "The training staff and everybody that I've talked to, they feel very comfortable that this is just something short-term," the manager said. Houck, who is considered Boston's top depth starter, has been shut down for an undetermined length of time.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jen McCaffrey: Alex Cora says Tanner Houck continues to get... - The Athletic Alex Cora says Tanner Houck continues to get treatment for his flexor muscle strain and they're optimistic it's a short-term setback. Ryan B...

MAY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Devers, Renfroe HR, lead Pivetta, Red Sox past Orioles 4-3

Rafael Devers and Hunter Renfroe homered, Nick Pivetta won his third consecutive start and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with sore flexor muscle The Red Sox announced Sunday that Houck has been temporarily shut down with a sore flexor muscle, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Houck picked up the injury in his first outing for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, when he worked three innings in a loss to Buffalo. The Red Sox believe the injury is only a short-term concern for Houck, who would be the next man up for a spot in the big-league rotation if Boston loses one of its five starters.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Houck can't find rhythm in Worcester Red Sox debut Houck, who made two starts in Boston, was ineffective Tuesday

MAY 5, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Mastrodonato: Red Sox prospects Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran could be needed soon It’s just a matter of time before holes are exposed and reinforcements from the minor leagues are given a chance to play.

MAY 4, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Tanner Houck’s tinkering continues with Red Sox rotation questions looming - The Boston Globe Houck has worked on a third pitch to compliment his sinker and slider as he looks to nail down a spot in Boston's rotation.

APRIL 24, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Chris Cotillo: Red Sox won’t move on from Garrett Richards anytime soon, even if Tanner Houck is knocking Richards had his second poor start in four outings as a member of the Red Sox.

APRIL 22, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Returned to alternate camp Houck was returned to the alternate training site after Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck was called up as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader and took the loss in the matinee against Chicago. Since the Red Sox don't have an opening in the starting rotation on a more permanent basis, Houck will now return to the team's alternate camp until a role opens up.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in opener Houck (0-2) allowed three runs on six hits and struck out two over 4.1 innings, taking the loss in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Houck was called up as the 27th man for the doubleheader and started the opener. He barely had time to settle in when Tim Anderson took the first pitch of the game out of the yard. Houck was serviceable after that and was victimized by some timely Chicago hitting. He's lost both of his starts but hasn't pitched poorly. Unfortunately, there are no openings in the rotation nor has any existing starter pitched himself out of a job. That means Houck is expected to head back to the alternate site.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox: Tanner Houck tagged with second loss in as many starts Red Sox starter Tanner Houck receives second loss of the season Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck toed the rubber on Sunday versus th...

APRIL 18, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Mercedes homers, White Sox complete sweep over Red Sox

Yermín Mercedes opened Chicago’s three-run fourth inning with a long home run and the White Sox completed a sweep of their split-admission doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox w...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for twin bill The Red Sox recalled Houck from their alternate site ahead of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Houck is slated to make his second start of the season in the first game of the twin bill, while Martin Perez takes the hill for Game 2. Boston is appointing Houck as its 27th man for the doubleheader, so he'll likely report back to the alternate site at the conclusion of Sunday's start.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keuchel expected to start for Chicago against Boston

The Boston Red Sox square off against the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tabbed for Sunday's matinee Houck will be recalled from the alternate training site to start Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was originally a candidate to start Saturday's contest, but Friday's postponement resulted in a shift in the pitching schedule. It figures to be a spot start for Houck, but a strong showing Sunday could go a long way toward him earning more starting chances later this season.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New-look Red Sox top White Sox 7-4, Gonzalez HR starts rally

Wearing their new blue-and-yellow uniforms, the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 when Marwin Gonzalez homered to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox notebook: Tanner Houck lined up for Sunday start; Chris Sale, Nathan Eovaldi throw in Fenway snow Some Red Sox news and notes from Friday.

APRIL 16, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Candidate for start Saturday Houck could start Saturday at home against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Monday's postponement in Minnesota shifted the rotation back a day, and there's no rostered starter that will be on schedule to go Saturday. That leaves Houck as the most logical candidate for the start, although manager Alex Cora will wait on a decision. There is rain forecasted for Boston, which could be a factor in pitcher availability Saturday.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez (2B, 2 RBI), Vázquez HR leads Red Sox past Rays 9-2

Christian Vázquez homered, Xander Bogaerts had three hits and J

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to alternate camp Houck was optioned to Boston's alternate training site Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck recently moved to the bullpen, and he'll sent to the team's alternate camp in Worcester. His removal from the 40-man roster will clear room for Eduardo Rodriguez (arm), who is expected to be activated from the injured list ahead of his scheduled start Thursday. Houck made two appearances (one start) to begin the year and allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out 10 in six innings.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bullpen Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Houck will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck's move to the bullpen foreshadows the likely return of Eduardo Rodriguez (dead arm), who is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list to make a start in this weekend's series with Baltimore. The 24-year-old righty had previously filled Rodriguez's first turn through the rotation last week against the Orioles, taking a loss while covering five innings and giving up two earned runs while striking out eight. The strong outing leaves Houck as the next man up if a rotation spot opens up again at some point, but his stay in the big-league bullpen is expected to be a brief one. Cora intimated that Houck will likely be optioned to Triple-A Worcester at some point in the next few days.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mastrodonato: Red Sox deserve wrath of fanbase if dazzling rookie Tanner Houck sent to Worcester Why does he need a splitter when he’s dominating with two pitches?

APRIL 6, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Handed loss despite eight whiffs Houck (0-1) picked up the loss Saturday against the Orioles despite striking out eight batters in five innings. He gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk.

Impact Houck struck out a third of the batters he faced in his three-start debut last season and beat that mark Saturday, posting a 36.3 percent strikeout rate. That wasn't enough to help his team to a win, however, as a two-out rally led to a pair of runs in the fourth inning before Anthony Santander singled in another in the fifth. It was an encouraging enough outing overall, but Houck is likely to be sent down soon, with Eduardo Rodriguez (arm) expected to be ready to take his next turn in the rotation.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE