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Jen McCaffrey: RHP Tanner Houck was recalled for tonight's... - The Athletic RHP Tanner Houck was recalled for tonight's start and Jarren Duran was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Houck will remain with the team and p...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled ahead of start Houck was recalled Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Twins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Houck continues to be sent to the minors after each start as the Red Sox take advantage of the roster rules to effectively use a 27-man roster. It's possible he returns to Triple-A again after Tuesday's start, but he hasn't actually pitched at that level since July 10. He's been excellent in the majors this season, cruising to a 3.12 ERA in 34.2 innings while striking out 31.9 percent of opposing batters and walking just 4.9 percent. Jarren Duran was optioned to clear space for him on the roster.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houck expected to start as Boston hosts Minnesota

The Red Sox will send Tanner Houck to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Shaw hits grand slam as Red Sox beat Rangers 8-4 in 11

Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4

AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press

On track to rejoin rotation Tuesday The Red Sox are expected to recall Houck from Triple-A Worcester to start Tuesday's game against the Twins, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact As the only member of the Boston rotation that has minor-league options remaining, Houck has been sent back to Worcester after each of his last five starts with the big club strictly for roster-management purposes. With the Red Sox recently moving Garrett Richards and Martin Perez to the bullpen, Houck's spot in the rotation looks secure at this point, and the rookie should get a temporary reprieve from the repeated demotions after Tuesday's start. Boston's matchup Monday with the Rangers begins a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, which will leave the team with fewer loopholes through which to quickly move Houck on and off the active roster. Over 34.2 innings with the big club this season, the 25-year-old owns a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 11.9 K/9.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WooSox notebook: Keith Foulke on WooSox' Tanner Houck: 'You can see him being a dominant big-league pitcher' Keith Foulke worked with Tanner Houck while Foulke served as a player development consultant with the Red Sox.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox Notebook: Tanner Houck trusting 'greater plan' during up-and-down stretch In what’s become a theme after each of his recent starts, Tanner Houck was optioned back to Triple-A Worcester again on Wednesday, a day aft...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Returns to Triple-A again Houck was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The 25-year-old pitched Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill and took a no-decision after giving up two runs over four innings, and he'll once again be moved off the big-league roster after a start. Houck has made his past six appearances for the Red Sox, but he's bounced between the majors and minors while the team takes advantage of the roster rules to maintain flexibility. He served as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader, so he'll be eligible to rejoin the Red Sox without missing a turn through the rotation. Houck has a 3.12 ERA and 46:7 K:BB across 34.2 innings for Boston this season.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Houck 'Pretty Happy' With Ability To Make In-Game Adjustments The Boston Red Sox fell to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but Red Sox starter Tanner Houck was pleased with his start in Game 1.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • NESN.COM

Early exit in no-decision Houck didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, allowing two runs on five hits over four innings as the Red Sox fell, 5-3. He...

Impact The rookie right-hander didn't pitch poorly and tossed 39 of 58 pitches for strikes before getting a fairly quick hook, but after Houck escaped trouble in the fourth inning of a 2-2 game, Boston manager Alex Cora took no chances and went to his bullpen. Unfortunately the move backfired, as Garrett Whitlock and Josh Taylor combined to cough up three runs in the fifth. Houck may not be done bouncing between the big-league roster and Triple-A, as the Red Sox have scheduled off days coming up Thursday and Monday, but when he does make his next start he'll take a 3.12 ERA and sharp 46:7 K:BB through 34.2 innings to the mound with him.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks overtake Red Sox for wild card with doubleheader sweep

Luis Gil posted his third straight scoreless start to begin his career, Luke Voit and Giancarlo Stanton homered, and the New York Yankees beat Boston 2-0 to sweep a doubleheader

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns for scheduled start Houck was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Houck keeps getting sent down between his starts, but that's merely a matter of the Red Sox taking advantage of roster construction rules to effectively have a 27-man roster. Houck is clearly an MLB-caliber pitcher, as evidenced by his 2.93 ERA, 34.9 percent strikeout rate and 5.6 percent walk rate across eight outings this season. The main knock on him is that he's averaged less than four innings per appearance, which has prevented him from earning a win, but he's been remarkable on a per-inning basis. Given that he's merely up as the extra man for the doubleheader, it's possible he gets demoted yet again following his start, but he hasn't pitched in the minors in over a month and is unlikely to do so any time soon.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yanks twinbill, Cabrera tries for 500

The Yankees host the Red Sox in a day-night doubleheader as the longtime rivals jostle for playoff position

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Houck expected to start for the Red Sox against Yankees

The Yankees will send Jordan Montgomery to the mound Tuesday and the Red Sox will give Tanner Houck the start

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Yanks twinbill, Cabrera tries for 500

The Yankees host the Red Sox in a day-night doubleheader as the longtime rivals jostle for playoff position

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Cole sharp in return from COVID-19, Yanks top Angels 2-1

Gerrit Cole pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning and struck out nine in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, and Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer as the New York Yankees...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting in Tuesday's doubleheader Houck will return from Triple-A Worcester to start during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact It's hardly a surprise, as the young right-hander was once again demoted after his last start Thursday, which has now happened after each of his past three big-league starts while remaining a regular piece of the rotation. Houck figures to return to the minors again after starting in the twin bill as the Red Sox are likely to continue taking advantage of the roster rules. The 25-year-old has a 2.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 44:7 K:BB in 30.2 innings over eight major-league appearances this season.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Temporarily sent down yet again Houck was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, though he's expected to return to pitch Tuesday against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The Red Sox have taken advantage of the league's roster rules to effectively use a 27-man roster in recent weeks, as Houck has now been optioned after each of his last three big-league starts but returned each time without making a minor-league appearance. He gave up a career-high four runs (three earned) in five innings in his latest outing Thursday against the Rays and was saddled with the loss, though it was far from a terrible performance, as he struck out eight batters while walking none. Alex Verdugo returned from the restricted list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora Reveals Plan For Red Sox Starting Pitcher Tanner Houck Boston Red Sox manager revealed pitcher Tanner Houck won't remain with Boston in the short-term, but expects him to be around when needed.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • NESN.COM

Franco, Zunino power AL East-leading Rays past Red Sox 8-1

Wander Franco hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Drew Rasmussen threw four strong innings in a spot start for Tampa Bay and the Rays added to their lead in the AL...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled ahead of start Houck was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start Thursday against the Rays.

Impact Houck's last four outings have all come at the big-league level, though he's been optioned and recalled twice during that stretch as the Red Sox take advantage of roster rules to effectively carry an extra player. Houck has been far too good in his limited MLB sample to deserve a demotion under normal circumstances, as he's cruised to a well-supported 2.45 ERA in 25.2 innings, striking out 36 while walking just seven. Phillips Valdez was optioned in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen scheduled to start for Rays at Red Sox

The Red Sox will roll out Tanner Houck to the mound Thursday and the Rays will give Drew Rasmussen the start

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Bosox rout Rays 20-8 in their highest-scoring game since '15

Bobby Dalbec drove in a career-high five runs, Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe each had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox routed the Tampa Bay Rays 20-8

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Tanner Houck to start for Boston Red Sox on Thursday in series finale vs. Rays Tanner Houck will start for the Red Sox on Thursday.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Rejoining rotation Thursday The Red Sox are expected to recall Houck from Triple-A Worcester to start Thursday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Boston hasn't officially announced that Houck will slot back into the rotation for the series finale, but there's little doubt the team is keeping a spot open for the rookie after manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday that Garrett Richards would transition to a bullpen role moving forward. Though the Red Sox have taken advantage of Houck having minor-league options remaining by swapping him to and from the active roster based on their schedule, the contest movement from Worcester to Boston hasn't phased the right-hander. Through his seven outings (five starts) with the Red Sox this season, Houck has submitted a 2.45 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 36:7 K:BB in 25.2 innings.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE