Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck took the loss Friday, allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Despite this hiccup, Houck's season has been impressive, boasting a 2.18 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP through seven starts. His 9.1 K/9 and 6.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio remain strong indicators of his ability to dominate opposing hitters. However, this outing, where he seemed slightly more hittable, could raise concerns about consistency, especially given the competitive nature of fantasy leagues. Houck's performance in this game might be a minor blip on an otherwise stellar radar, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next few starts for any signs of a trend.

Tanner Houck allowed one run on four hits across 6 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts on Sunday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Houck delivered another strong performance, now boasting a 1.60 ERA on the season. He was on pace to earn the win until the Cubs tied the game in the eighth inning. He is scheduled to face the Twins next.

Tanner Houck took the loss Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the defeat, Houck's season numbers remain impressive, boasting a 1.65 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP through six starts. His 8.8 K/9 and 6.40 strikeout-to-walk ratio highlight how he has managed games effectively, though the three walks in this outing might raise a slight concern. Fantasy managers should continue to view Houck as a reliable starting option, given his strong underlying metrics like a 2.34 FIP and a sustainable .289 BABIP.

Tanner Houck dazzled on Wednesday, tossing a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits and striking out nine in a 2-0 victory over the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

This performance not only highlights his dominance but also solidifies his role as a key starter in fantasy lineups. With a season ERA now at an impressive 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.90, Houck continues to exceed expectations. His exceptional strikeout-to-walk ratio of 14.00 and a FIP of 2.09 suggest sustainable success, making him a must-start in all formats. Fantasy managers should view Houck as a high-end pitching option, especially given his ability to limit walks and consistently rack up strikeouts.

Tanner Houck endured a rough start, surrendering four earned runs on 12 hits while striking out only two over 5 2/3 innings in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a stark contrast to his stellar early-season form, allowing at least one run while also recording less than seven strikeouts for the first time in three starts for the Red Sox. The 27-year-old will look to put this start in the rearview mirror and return to offering fantasy managers a reliable starting option in all formats.