Tanner Houck begins rehab assignment with Double-A Portland Sea Dogs

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Tanner Houck begins rehab assignment with Double-A Portland Sea Dogs
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck made his first rehab appearance Tuesday night with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs. The 30-year-old right-hander entered in the fifth inning during a tie game against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Across two-thirds of an inning, Houck threw 20 pitches and allowed one earned run while issuing two walks. He has been sidelined since May 2025 following Tommy John surgery performed in August of that year. The Red Sox intend for him to return to Portland this Friday to throw approximately 40 pitches. He is slated to move to Triple-A Worcester next week as part of his ongoing recovery plan.

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  • Tanner Houck pitched two-thirds of an inning for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs on Tuesday.
  • The appearance marked his first live game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2025.
  • Houck allowed one earned run on two walks during his 20-pitch outing.
  • A follow-up rehab appearance with Portland is scheduled for Friday.
  • The pitcher is expected to advance to Triple-A Worcester next week.
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The Boston Red Sox starter has been out since May 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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