Tanner Houck moves closer to return for Red Sox following rehab outing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Tanner Houck of the Red Sox made significant progress in his recovery, striking out three batters in a successful rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Houck, recovering from Tommy John surgery, showcased improved performance, allowing no hits in one inning of relief work. He expressed satisfaction with his performance and is looking forward to potentially contributing as a relief pitcher for the postseason. Houck is scheduled to pitch again on Sunday, aiming for an extended outing of three to four innings.
- •Tanner Houck struck out three batters in one inning of work.
- •He allowed no hits and walked one in the rehab appearance.
- •Houck anticipates pitching three to four innings in his next outing.
- •He underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2025.
- •Red Sox hope to have multiple former All-Stars available for the postseason.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Former All-Star Takes Another Step Toward Late-Season Return for Red Sox
"The Red Sox are on track to have multiple former All-Star starters in their bullpen at some point soon.
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