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WooSox aim for playoffs with help from Red Sox rehabbers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

WooSox aim for playoffs with help from Red Sox rehabbers

Summary

The Worcester Red Sox begin their final homestand of the season against the Durham Bulls on Tuesday. Currently trailing first-place Rochester by three games, the WooSox are in fifth place in the International League standings and need to maintain momentum to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Pitchers Tanner Houck and Johan Oviedo, both rehabbing from injuries, are expected to contribute on the mound during this crucial series. With a 73-65 record, the WooSox have secured their sixth consecutive winning season since their establishment in 2021.

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Status Watch

•WooSox have won eight of their last 12 games.
•Houck is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and may pitch Tuesday.
•Oviedo has been on the injured list since March and is set for a start on Thursday.
•The team has clinched a winning record for the sixth consecutive season.
•The final homestand features multiple promotional events for fans.

Latest Updates

3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Final WooSox homestand features Tanner Houck, Johan Oviedo & Rich Hill

What they're saying

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With the WooSox in the midst of a pennant race, the Triple-A affiliate will get some help from Boston Red Sox rehabbers Tanner Houck and Johan Oviedo.
— Yahoo Sports

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