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Boston Red Sox go with Austin Davis (not Tanner Houck) to start Sunday's game vs. Rangers Austin Davis will start for the Red Sox on Sunday. It marks his first start since 2016 for High-A Clearwater.

MAY 15, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Dealt third loss Houck (2-3) was charged with the loss Sunday against the White Sox after surrendering three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and zero walks over 2.2 innings.

Impact The 25-year-old was pressed into starting duty with Michael Wacha (side) a late scratch, and he was pitching on two days' rest after throwing 56 pitches Thursday. Manager Alex Cora recently declared that Houck would be working out of the bullpen for the foreseeable future, but he could move back into the rotation with Wacha on the 15-day IL and Rich Hill (illness) on the COVID-19 IL,

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu gets 2-run double; White Sox complete sweep over BoSox

Dallas Keuchel halted his three-start losing streak with six solid innings, José Abreu hit a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 for their season-h...

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Making spot start Sunday Houck is listed as the Red Sox's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact On Saturday, manager Alex Cora confirmed that Houck would remain in the bullpen for the foreseeable future with Garrett Whitlock having earned a spot in the rotation, but the team will be forced to adjust its plans just one day later after Sunday's scheduled starter, Michael Wacha, was scratched due to side soreness. An MRI on Wacha's side returned clean, and while the Red Sox are optimistic he won't require a trip to the injured list, Houck will be summoned from the bullpen to make a spot start in his stead. Don't expect Houck to work deep into Sunday's outing, as he'll be pitching on only two days' rest after he piggybacked Rich Hill in Thursday's loss to the Angels and gave up seven runs across 2.1 innings (56 pitches) in that long-relief appearance.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in bullpen Houck will remain in the bullpen for the foreseeable future, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Houck made three starts to open the year before shifting to the bullpen for his next three appearances. With Rich Hill out after testing positive for COVID-19, there's a path for Houck to return to the rotation, but that job will go to Garrett Whitlock instead. Houck has fallen far short of the standards he set last season, with his ERA rising from 3.52 to 5.14, and his underlying numbers have taken similarly large steps back across the board. If he sorts things out in a multi-inning relief role, it's certainly possible he'll return to the rotation before too long, but his fantasy appeal will be greatly diminished until that happens.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with loss Houck (2-2) picked up the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on five hits, one walk and a hit batsman while striking out four over 2.1 innings against the Angels.

Impact Houck's second turn as a piggyback pitcher behind Rich Hill did not go as well as his first. After Hill's five scoreless innings, Houck allowed a two-run home run to Jared Walsh in the seventh inning then was raked for five runs in the eighth. It's unclear what the next step is for Houck, who opened the season in the rotation but pitched in relief since missing a turn in Toronto due to his unvaccinated status. What is becoming clear is that Boston can't afford to leave Garrett Whitlock in the rotation -- he's much more valuable in the bullpen, which is seriously underperforming (4.50 ERA, 25th) -- so Houck could return to the rotation as a traditional starter.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani fans 11 in his Fenway pitching debut, Angels win 8-0

Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 over seven shutout innings, had two hits and drove in a run in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox

MAY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Rotation decision due on how to best utilize Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck on Texas trip - The Boston Globe Red Sox manager Alex Cora weighing how to best use Whitlock and Houck -- as a starter or reliever -- to promote better stability within the...

MAY 5, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Set for tandem start with Hill Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Houck is likely to be used in a piggyback arrangement when Rich Hill's next turn in the rotation comes up Thursday against the Angels, Alex Speier of...

Impact After Houck was reinstated from the restricted list April 29, he was used behind Hill in the latter's most recent start in Baltimore later that same day. The pairing bore favorable results, as Houck struck out four over three scoreless frames en route to picking up the win after Hill turned in four scoreless innings before him. Cora indicated that he plans to see how the Hill/Houck pair plays out this time around before reassessing whether to add Houck back to the rotation next week in a traditional starting role, or to keep him on hand in the bullpen. If the Red Sox do decide to reintegrate Houck into the rotation, Garrett Whitlock would likely head back to the bullpen and serve as a versatile multi-inning arm.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vaccinated Yankees bring full roster, win streak to Toronto

All members of the New York Yankees’ active roster were permitted to cross the border into Canada for a three-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays, indicating they are vacc...

MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Garrett Whitlock will start again for Red Sox on Wednesday; Tanner Houck to remain in bullpen for now For now, Tanner Houck will remain in the bullpen.

APRIL 30, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Remains in bullpen for now Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Houck will continue to pitch out of the bullpen for now, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck's last two appearances came out of the bullpen to work around his placement on the restricted list, and he struck out six in 4.2 scoreless innings. Garrett Whitlock has impressed this season, so he'll draw the start Wednesday against the Angels. However, Cora didn't commit to Whitlock as a long-term starter, so it's certainly possible Houck rejoins the rotation at some point.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Friday Houck (2-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four over three scoreless innings in a 3-1 victory over Baltimore.

Impact A well-rested Houck piggy-backed on top of starter Rich Hill, who threw four perfect innings before giving up a hit to the first batter faced in the fifth and was removed with Boston holding a 3-0 lead. Houck, whose unvaccinated status caused him to miss two starts, is expected to slip back into the rotation during the series against the Angels next week. With a day off coming, the right-hander's fifth day will be Wednesday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arroyo HR, solid pitching carry Red Sox past Orioles 3-1

Christian Arroyo ended Boston's long-ball drought with a two-run shot, and the Red Sox used a dominating pitching performance by Rich Hill and four relievers to beat the Baltimore...

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Activated, set to piggyback Friday Houck (personal) was activated from the restricted list and will pitch behind Rich Hill in a piggyback role Friday at Baltimore, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports...

Impact The 25-year-old is back on the active roster as expected Friday after being unable to travel for the four-game set in Toronto this week due to his status as an unvaccinated player. Houck won't immediately rejoin the starting rotation and will instead follow the veteran lefty Hill, who has yet to reach five innings or 80 pitches in an outing this season. The young righty has performed well over his first four outings (three starts) of the campaign with a 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB over 15.2 frames.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Houck will rejoin Red Sox in Baltimore, slated for Friday relief work - The Boston Globe Houck and Kutter Crawford are ready to come off the restricted list after missing the Toronto series because of their vaccination status.

APRIL 28, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Serving in piggyback role Houck (personal) will serve in a piggyback role behind Rich Hill during Friday's game against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Houck also served as a reliever Sunday against the Rays and struck out two in 1.2 perfect innings. While he'll pitch out of the bullpen once again Friday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him rejoin the rotation sometime next week. Houck remains on the restricted list ahead of the Red Sox's series finale in Toronto on Thursday, but he'll be officially reinstated Friday when the team returns to the United States.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting during weekend series Houck (personal) isn't listed as a starter during Boston's weekend series against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck is unvaccinated and was ineligible to pitch during the team's road trip to Toronto, and he won't start in any of the first three games after the Red Sox return to the United States. If the right-hander doesn't serve in a piggyback role against the Orioles, he'll likely draw a start against the Angels next week.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette breaks tie with 1st slam, Blue Jays top Red Sox 6-2

Bo Bichette broke an eighth-inning tie with his first career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 6-2

APRIL 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Bosox put RHPs Houck, Crawford on restricted list at Toronto

The Boston Red Sox have put pitchers Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford on the restricted list for the opener of a four-game series in Toronto against the Bleu Jays

APRIL 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on restricted list Houck was placed on the restricted list as expected Monday ahead of Boston's four-game series in Toronto, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck is unable to cross the border into Canada due to his decision not to vaccinate himself against COVID-19. Garrett Whitlock will make a spot start in his place Thursday, with Houck lining up to start during the weekend series against the Orioles.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes relief cameo Houck came on in relief and struck out two over 1.2 perfect innings in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Even though Houck tossed five innings in his third start of the season just two days earlier, the Red Sox made him available out of the bullpen Sunday in anticipation of the right-hander not being available for the team's four-game series in Toronto that begins Monday. Because Houck has confirmed that he's unvaccinated, he isn't eligible to cross the border into Canada and will be placed on the restricted list in advance of the four-game series. The Red Sox are expected to turn to Garrett Whitlock to make a spot start the next time Houck's turn in the rotation comes up Thursday, while the latter will have at least four days to rest up before potentially making his next start in Baltimore next weekend.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Scherzer back home in St. Louis, Houck out

Mets ace Max Scherzer is pitching back in his hometown, starting a three-game series at St. Louis

APRIL 25, 2022 • Associated Press

McClanahan 1st Rays starter to get win, 5-2 over Red Sox

Shane McClanahan became Tampa Bay’s first starting pitcher to get a win this season as the Rays overcame a two-run, first-inning deficit and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox preparing to be without multiple unvaccinated players (including Tanner Houck) for 4 games in Toronto this week All unvaccinated players will be placed on the restricted list and will not be paid or receive service time for four days.

APRIL 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

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