Red Sox plan for Tanner Houck's return includes key decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Tanner Houck is on track for a return to the Boston Red Sox by late September after recovering from Tommy John surgery. His last game was on July 9, 2025. The Red Sox have two upcoming rehab appearances scheduled before potentially activating him for the Cubs series. The front office faces decisions on how to best utilize him, weighing options between a long reliever role and an opener for Brayan Bello.
- •Houck last pitched for the Red Sox on July 9, 2025.
- •He underwent Tommy John surgery followed by flexor tendon repair.
- •Two rehab outings are set before a possible activation this month.
- •Possible roles include opener or long reliever depending on game situations.
- •Houck is expected to return just before the playoffs begin.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — How should the Red Sox use Tanner Houck down the stretch?
"He’s making a strong way back to Boston, but let’s not make short term usage overlook long term goals.
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