Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck (back) is expected to have back surgery to repair a disc issue. Houck was expected to miss the rest of the 2022 season, but this news all but confirms that. Houck has been dealing with the issue since an IL stint in early August, and even when he was pitching he wasn't feeling right. The Red Sox closer pitched to a 3.15 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while recording eight saves. Expect Boston to continue going with a closer-by-committee approach, with Garrett...

The Boston Red Sox are shutting right-hander Tanner Houck (back) down now, and there's "a good chance" he'll miss the rest of the 2022 season, according to skipper Alex Cora. The team scratched Houck from his scheduled live batting practice session on Tuesday due to continued back soreness, and there's just not enough time left in the year for the 26-year-old to make it back, especially since the Red Sox are on the outside of the playoff picture. He went on the injured list on Aug. 9 with a ...

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (back) didn't throw live batting practice as scheduled Tuesday due to continued back soreness. He has been sidelined since August 9 with a disc issue in his back. The 26-year-old is "on hold" with continued back soreness. He has been solid this season, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with eight saves and 56 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched over 32 appearances (four starts). The right-hander is eligible to come off the 15-day injured list. Houck is hopeful to...

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tanner Houck (back) is hopeful that he'll be able to pitch again this season. He said he's feeling much better after getting rest and didn't need an injection or surgery for the disc issue in his back. Houck has resumed playing catch over the last few games. The 26-year-old right-hander has been solid for the Red Sox this year with a 3.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, eight saves and 56 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched over 32 appearances (four starts). Because he could return ...

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (back) has been diagnosed with a disc issue in his back. Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that Houck will receive treatment on his back over the next week and after that, the team will determine what the next move will be. In delivering this report, Abraham added, "Doesn't sound promising." Houck was serving as the team's primary closer prior to landing on the injured list. Since he's been out, we've seen both Garrett Whitlock and John ...

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 6. This is bad timing for Boston, as Houck has been sharp out of the bullpen this year. He currently holds a 3.15 ERA and 56:22 K:BB ratio over 60 innings (four starts, 28 relief appearances) on the season. Houck already had two saves in August and appeared to be the best option for Boston in the ninth inning. Now the Red Sox will likely have to go with a closer-by-committee approach with ...

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tanner Houck picked up his eighth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Astros. Houck came on to end the game with a one-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. It was his second consecutive save and he now has a 3.15 ERA with just one blown save this season. The Red Sox have used a number of relief pitchers in save situations this season, but Houck appears to be the arm to roster in fantasy for the time being.

Boston Red Sox reliever Tanner Houck worked a perfect ninth inning to preserve the team's 4-2 win over the Guardians on Saturday. It was the sixth save in as many tries this season as he needed just seven pitches to retire the bottom-third of the Guardians lineup. Houck has been a breath of fresh air to the struggling Red Sox bullpen as he's compiled a 3.03 ERA with 30 K through 29 2/3 IP as a reliever this season. He won't be able to travel for the club's upcoming series versus the Blue Jays ...

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tanner Houck picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Tigers. Houck entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He struck the first hitter out, allowed a single, and got the final two outs on a lineout and a flyout. The 25-year-old appears to have taken the closer's role in Boston, as he has earned all of his saves in his last five appearances. Houck is currently rostered in 71 percent of leagues, but fantasy ...

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tanner Houck made quick work of the St. Louis Cardinals during Sunday's game. The right-hander was brought on to guard a two-run lead with two outs in the ninth inning. He gave up a single to Tommy Edman before getting out Brendan Donovan to end the Cards comeback attempt. The 25-year-old has become the primary closer in Boston. He has converted all of his save attempts since June 10. Fantasy managers should make sure Houck isn't sitting on the waiver wire.