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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.
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.