Tanner Houck: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The Boston Red Sox’s starting rotation has been thinner than expected this season. There was a time when the Red Sox seemingly had a surplus of starting pitching to the point that Boston traded Quinn Priester to the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 3

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Carter, Halvorsen, Houck

Boston learned the fate of Tanner Houck, the 2024 AL All-Star who missed nearly three months thanks to a flexor pronator strain. Unfortunately for the Sox, it’s not good news.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Red Sox All-Star to undergo Tommy John surgery

A notable name on the Boston Red Sox is set to miss the remainder of this year and possibly all of next year as well. Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, Boston manager Alex Cora revealed to reporters on Saturday.

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 2

Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora announced Saturday. "Tanner's going to have Tommy John surgery," Cora said.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 22

Red Sox, Dodgers Approaching Deadline Bidding War?

Who will the Boston Red Sox add ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline? There’s no doubt at this point that Boston is going to at least try to add.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 20

Red Sox All-Star's Nightmare Continues, Won't Return For 'A While'

The Boston Red Sox are currently missing a pretty significant piece of the starting rotation. Tanner Houck hasn't taken the mound for Boston since May 12th.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 20

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Kwan, Houck, Rodriguez

One 2025 AL All-Star hit the injured list on July 19, while another looks to avoid the list. Those were some of the injury-related pieces of news on the day.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Red Sox pitcher's rehab paused due to new pronator strain

Tanner Houck is being evaluated by Red Sox team doctors after sustaining “a recurrence of the right pronator strain,” the right-hander initially suffered back in mid-May.

Trio of young Red Sox prospects named Dominican Summer League All-Stars

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 14

Red Sox Sensation Already Getting Compared To Padres Ace

The Boston Red Sox selected Kyson Witherspoon in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday with the No. 15 overall pick. Boston's selection of Witherspoon certainly is a different strategy than what the team employed over the last few years.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 13

Why Did Red Sox Draft Kyson Witherspoon? Profiling Flamethrower's Fit In Boston

An eight-year drought was broken on Sunday evening. With the 15th overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected University of Oklahoma right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon, marking the first time they'd taken a pitcher in the first round since 2017 (Tanner Houck).

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Red Sox place Hunter Dobbins on 15-day IL due to ACL tear

Hunter Dobbins’ 2025 season is over, as the Red Sox placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list due to a right ACL tear. Right-hander Richard Fitts was called up from Triple-A to take Dobbins’ spot on the active roster.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 11

Red Sox Open Door For Unexpected Tanner Houck Decision

The Boston Red Sox are going to have to make some decisions for the starting rotation in the near future. Right now, the Red Sox’s starting rotation features Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Hunter Dobbins and Richard Fitts have filled in the fifth spot.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 10

Red Sox Predicted To Snap 8-Year Streak, Bring Flamethrower To Boston

Over the last few years, the Boston Red Sox have prioritized young bats in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Boston hasn't taken a pitcher in the first round of the draft since selecting Tanner Houck with the No.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 5

Red Sox Future Ace Steals Show During Tanner Houck's Rehab Outing

Going to a Minor League Baseball game is pretty much always a good idea. But it doesn't always mean you'll be treated to a show. At Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine on Friday night, the locals were in luck.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 28

Red Sox Get Out Ahead Of Tanner Houck Rumors

What are the Boston Red Sox going to do with Tanner Houck when he returns to the organization? The safe bet is that he will be back in the rotation when he’s able to make the jump back to the majors.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 18

Two Boston Red Sox players struggle in rehab outings

The Boston Red Sox continue to battle injuries in 2025, and two of their key players experienced rough rehab outings.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Red Sox Give Positive Tanner Houck Update

A month after going down with a right flexor pronator strain, Tanner Houck is nearing a return. Alex Cora delivered a positive update on Friday after Houck completed an up-and-down session.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 14

Red Sox place starter Tanner Houck (forearm) on 15-day injured list

The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Tanner Houck on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of a right flexor pronator strain. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Red Sox place struggling former All-Star pitcher on IL

The Red Sox have placed right-handed starting pitcher Tanner Houck on the 15-day injured list with a flexor pronator strain in his pitching arm. In a corresponding move, the team recalled fellow right-hander Cooper Criswell from Triple-A.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Boston Red Sox Blown Out as Tanner Houck Falls on Wrong Side of Baseball History

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers 14-2 on Monday night at Comerica Park, following up a good series win against the Royals with a disappointing defeat.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / April 15

Tanner Houck Posts One of the Worst Starts in Boston Red Sox Franchise History

Tanner Houck's emergence was one of the best stories on the Boston Red Sox in 2024, putting his inconsistencies and injuries behind him en route to a surprise All-Star appearance.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / April 14

Watch: Red Sox's Tanner Houck has career-worst start vs. Rays

Watch: Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has career-worst start vs. Rays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck had an outing to forget on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. If only it weren't so historic.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28

Red Sox's Tanner Houck looks to shake off rusty spring in matchup vs. Rangers

There is plenty for the new-look Boston Red Sox to feel good about heading into the second contest of a four-game series against the Texas Rangers on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / March 19

Boston Red Sox Have Not Discussed Contract Extension With Tanner Houck, Per Report

The Boston Red Sox may have gone out and acquired a new ace in Garrett Crochet this winter, but they already had an All-Star in their rotation last season.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / November 12

Tanner Houck Open to Contract Extension With Boston Red Sox, Per Report

Tanner Houck enjoyed quite the breakout season in 2024, and it could turn out to be the first of many impressive campaigns he strings together for the Boston Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2024

Trio of All-Stars help Red Sox accomplish something for first time in 32 years

The complete rosters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game were revealed on Sunday and the Boston Red Sox, somewhat surprisingly, have three members of the American League squad.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6, 2024

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 6/6: Look to the Over on Boston's Houck

After a 5-1 start to the week in strikeout props, we went 2-0 on Wednesday with juicy cashes of +162 and +125. That's a 7-1 mark (with one rainout) through three days! Let's keep it rolling with three more K props for Thursday's MLB slate.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19, 2024