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Report: Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck to return next week Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck is reportedly ready to rejoin the team, two months after a line drive struck him in the face.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Will return early next week Houck (face) will be activated to start Monday or Tuesday in Houston, MLB.com reports.

Impact Houck was sharp in his third and final rehab start Wednesday, firing four scoreless innings and allowing one hit and no walks while striking out four. He threw 59 pitches Wednesday, which means the Red Sox may have him on a limited pitch count when he starts against Astros.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Houck finishes rehab assignment with WooSox strong, tosses four scoreless innings Tanner Houck ended his rehab assignment on a high note with the WooSox on Wednesday afternoon when he pitched four scoreless innings.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Tanner Houck cruises through what is likely his final rehab start Houck expressed that he feels ready to rejoin the Red Sox rotation after three rehab starts.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

How Red Sox's Tanner Houck Performed In Final Rehab Start There are reinforcements coming for the Boston Red Sox pitching staff, with Tanner Houck making his final rehab start Wednesday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NESN.COM

Dominates in third rehab start Houck (face) struck out four over four scoreless innings and allowed one hit and no walks in his third rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.

Impact Houck has been razor sharp over his most recent two outings for Worcester, covering seven scoreless frames while striking out seven and permitting just three baserunners. He was lifted after 59 pitches (36 strikes) on Wednesday, and though he isn't yet stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload, the Red Sox are likely to bring Houck back from the 15-day injured list and have him make his next appearance in the big leagues. Houck tentatively lines up for a return Monday in Houston, and he could be part of a six-man rotation if the Red Sox elect to keep Nick Pivetta in a starting role.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Monday return Houck (face) is lined up to return from the injured list and start Monday against the Astros, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact After undergoing surgery to repair a facial fracture suffered in June, Houck is officially set to make his return after a two-month absence. The 27-year-old righty has already made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Worcester, surrendering two runs and striking out six batters over 4.2 innings, and he's slated to make one more start before his return to Boston. Houck put up a 4.32 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across his last five starts prior to landing on the IL.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Here's When Red Sox Expect Tanner Houck To Make Return The Boston Red Sox will soon have another pitcher enter the fray as they look to lock down a spot in the AL Wild Card race.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • NESN.COM

One more rehab start needed Houck (face) will make one more rehab start before returning from the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Houck has been out since getting hit by a comebacker in mid-June, an incident which lead to a facial fracture and subsequent surgery. He's made a pair of rehab appearances but has only built up to three innings, so the Red Sox presumably want him to get a bit deeper into the game before activating him. The team is planning on having him return during their series in Houston, which runs from Aug. 21 through Aug. 24.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale is back in pitching mix for Red Sox, with Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock soon to follow - The Boston Globe While Houck will return as starter, potentially next week in Houston, Whitlock is set to join the bullpen Sunday for the series finale again...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Sharp in Triple-A start Houck (face) worked three scoreless innings Friday in a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Houck cruised through the 34-pitch outing against the Triple-A affiliate of the Blue Jays, tallying three strikeouts while yielding only one hit and issuing zero walks. He still has to build up a bit more on the farm, but the 27-year-old appears on track to return to Boston's rotation within the next couple of weeks. He required facial surgery in late June after getting struck by a comebacker.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next rehab outing coming Thursday Houck (face) will make his next rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Houck has been on the injured list since June 18 after requiring surgery to address a fracture on the right side of his face, but the right-hander is closing on a return to the Red Sox. He made his first rehab appearance with Worcester on Saturday, covering 1.2 innings and allowing three hits and three walks while tossing 46 pitches. The Red Sox are preparing to bring Houck back from the IL as a starter, so he'll presumably require two more outings in the minors to get fully stretched out.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first rehab start Houck allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three over 1.2 innings for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Impact Houck, who made his first rehab start, threw 46 pitches (27 strikes) and was pulled as he reached the projected count of 40-45 pitches. All three strikeouts came in a scoreless first inning, when the right-hander worked out of a bases-loaded jam. Houck's fastball sat at 91-92 mph and topped out at 93, per Triple-A Worcester's official site.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning as starter Houck (face), who is beginning a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Worcester, will be stretched out with the intentions of returning as a starter, Jen McCaffrey of The Athlet...

Impact Houck has been sidelined since mid-June, so he will likely need multiple rehab appearances to get stretched out, potentially setting up a mid-August return. Per the report, Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will return as a multi-inning reliever.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Houck (face) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Houck made it through another bullpen session Tuesday without issue and has now been cleared to pitch in live games. It has yet to be announced publicly whether the 27-year-old right-hander will return to the Red Sox as a starter or reliever, and that decision will impact the length of his minor-league rehab stint. Houck has been sidelined since mid-June because of a facial fracture.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session Tuesday Houck (face) will throw an up-and-down bullpen session Tuesday, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

Impact Both Houck and fellow injured starter Garret Whitlock (elbow) will throw bullpens on Tuesday, as each progresses to a rehab assignment. Houck was a starter at the time he sustained a facial fracture in June, but the Red Sox could opt for him to pitch out of the bullpen. Manager Alex Cora stated earlier his preference would be to use Houck as a reliever, but the starting staff is thin at the moment.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role yet to be determined The Red Sox will meet Wednesday to discuss which role Houck (face) will fill upon his return, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora stated that his preference would be to get Houck back sooner in a relief role but also acknowledged the club is in need of rotation help. What role the Red Sox decide on for Houck will determine how he's used on a rehab assignment. Houck has been sidelined since late June to repair facial fractures.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inching closer to bullpen session Houck (face) plans to try to throw off a mound around July 25, MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander resumed throwing on flat ground earlier this month following successful surgery to repair a facial fracture -- the result of a comebacker to the face against the Yankees on June 16. "He feels good," manager Alex Cora said last week. "He's been able to do his workouts, keeping his arm moving, which is the most important thing." Houck was showing real promise as a starter before the injury, with his strikeout and walk rate portending better results. He figures to be back in the rotation when ready.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Houck 'Jealous' To Not Be With Red Sox After Injury Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has been spending a lot of time watching his teammates on TV. He will begin throwing on Tuesday.

JULY 8, 2023 • NESN.COM

Red Sox' Tanner Houck, recovering after getting hit in the face by a line drive, is taking steps to return to the mound - The Boston Globe The pitcher can finally eat after being on a liquid diet since he suffered a facial fracture and had surgery June 27.

JULY 8, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Houck feeling blessed to begin comeback trail BOSTON -- It has been three weeks since Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck suffered a facial fracture after being struck by a batted ball on...

JULY 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tanner Houck 'feels like I could be out there tomorrow' for Red Sox after facial surgery Tanner Houck suffered a facial fracture June 16 after getting hit with a line drive.

JULY 8, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Will start throwing Tuesday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Cora (face) has started workouts and will begin throwing Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Houck's throwing program will begin two weeks after he underwent facial surgery June 27. The timeline for his return will become clearer as Houck progresses in his recovery, but the Red Sox are confident he will be back before the end of the season.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could resume exercises soon Houck (face) could begin exercises as soon as Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Houck had surgery on June 27 during which small plates were inserted into his right cheek to help with the swelling that occurred from the facial fracture. He is not yet eating solid foods and has lost "like seven pounds," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday. Houck will meet with a doctor Thursday, though, and a nutrition and exercise plan will follow. There's no timetable for Houck's return, but it's going to be a while.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Tanner Houck heals from facial surgery, Garrett Whitlock offers help, and updates “We joked he got a new face for his birthday,” Whitlock said — and as Houck's best friend on the team, he's allowed that kind of humor.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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