Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck delivered a stellar performance, allowing no earned runs and just one hit over five innings in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

He walked one and, notably, struck out none, relying on contact management and solid defense to navigate through the game efficiently. This outing, marked by Houck's ability to suppress runs without the aid of strikeouts, underscores his evolution as a pitcher who can succeed even without overpowering stuff. His season ERA now improves to an impressive 3.12, reinforcing his status as a reliable option in fantasy rotations. While his low strikeout count for the game might concern some, his consistent control and ability to limit base runners (1.14 WHIP) should keep him valuable in most formats.

Tanner Houck will start on Monday against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Houck returned to the mound last Wednesday where he worked four innings. He could make two starts in the final week of the season.

Tanner Houck delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits while striking out four across four innings in Wednesday's narrow 2-1 win over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not factoring into the decision, Houck's outing was a testament to his consistent season, characterized by a strong 3.21 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. His ability to limit walks, as evidenced by zero free passes in this outing, aligns with his impressive 3.28 strikeout-to-walk ratio this year. Houck's performance should reassure fantasy managers, especially in leagues valuing WHIP and ERA, as he continues to demonstrate control and efficiency on the mound. His season-long metrics suggest he remains a reliable option in most fantasy formats, particularly in deeper leagues.

Tanner Houck will return to the mound on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Houck has not pitched in the past couple of weeks due to a shoulder injury. It is unclear if he will be on any sort of pitch count.

Tanner Houck is expected to make his next start at some point next week.

Fantasy Impact

Houck was scratched from his last start due to shoulder fatigue. He is expected to start on Wednesday or Thursday.