Tanner Houck is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Houck struggled in his season debut, allowing four runs across 5 2/3 innings against the Rangers. He is set to oppose Charlie Morton in the series finale against Baltimore.

Tanner Houck allowed four earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two over 5.2 innings in Friday's loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

His season ERA now sits at 6.35, and with a troubling 1.76 WHIP and a 0.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio after his first start. Houck's inability to limit baserunners and strikeouts raises concerns about his effectiveness in upcoming matchups.

Tanner Houck will take the mound on Friday for the Red Sox against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Houck allowed 10 runs across 3 2/3 innings in his final spring training start against the Rays. He'll draw a tough matchup to open the season against Texas.

Tanner Houck is taking steps to avoid the shoulder fatigue that contributed to a velocity decline in the second half of 2024, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the late-season dip, Houck showed growth last year, setting career highs with 30 starts and 178 innings pitched. Red Sox manager Alex Cora noted that the velocity drop affected the separation between Houck’s pitches, but mechanical tweaks should help prevent a repeat. The team is also exploring ways to integrate a four-seam fastball into his arsenal to complement his existing repertoire. Houck relied almost exclusively on other pitches last season, throwing just one four-seamer, but adding it could improve his effectiveness and durability heading into 2025.

Tanner Houck threw indoors Monday to maintain his workload after the Red Sox’s game against the Yankees was postponed, per Ian Browne of MLB.com.

Fantasy Impact

Rather than adjusting his spring schedule, Houck opted for an indoor session to stay on track. The 28-year-old right-hander set a career-high with 178.2 innings pitched in 2024, relying on a strong 55.9% groundball rate—ranking fifth among qualified starters. He remains a key piece of Boston’s rotation heading into the 2025 season.