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Red Sox Ace Tanner Houck Sidelined Indefinitely After Setback
20 Jul
Summary
- Tanner Houck hasn't pitched for Boston since May 12th
- Houck suffered a recurrence of right pronator strain, delaying his return
- Houck made 5 rehab appearances from June 18 to July 9 with 5.74 ERA
In a disappointing turn of events for the Boston Red Sox, the team's star pitcher Tanner Houck has encountered a setback in his recovery from a right pronator strain. Houck, who was an All-Star in 2024 and had a strong start to the 2025 season, has not taken the mound for the Red Sox since May 12th.
Houck had been working his way back through a minor league rehab assignment, but according to a report from MLB.com's Ian Browne, the right-hander has now been returned from that assignment due to a recurrence of the original injury. Browne stated that it is "likely to be a while" before Houck pitches for the Red Sox again, as the team's medical staff works to determine the cause of the persistent issue.
During his rehab stint, Houck made five appearances between June 18th and July 9th, posting a 5.74 ERA over 15 2/3 innings. With the clock now reset on his rehab assignment, the Red Sox will have to wait even longer before potentially welcoming their ace back to the rotation.
