Tanner Houck
SP - Boston Red Sox
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Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck said he and the team have been in discussions in regards to a contract extension.
Fantasy Impact
Houck added that nothing is imminent as he had previously talked with the team about an extension a couple of years ago. The righty had a down 2023 season, posting a 5.01 ERA in 21 starts but owns a 3.86 career ERA in 74 outings, 41 of which have been starts.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he believes Tanner Houck added the most velocity of the pitchers in camp.
Fantasy Impact
Houck is scheduled to start on Monday against the Phillies. He will be competing for a rotation spot in camp.
The Boston Red Sox are stretch pitcher Tanner Houck out as a starter ahead of the 2024 season.
Fantasy Impact
Houck made all 21 of his appearances in 2023 as a starter with 41 of his 74 big-league outings coming out of the Boston rotation. He worked to a 5.01 ERA alongside a 6-10 record this past season but also sports a 3.86 career ERA across 252 MLB innings.
Tanner Houck had a rough outing against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing 10 hits and six earned runs in just three innings pitched.
Fantasy Impact
This performance significantly hurt his fantasy value going forward, as it increased his ERA to 5.31 and his WHIP to 1.41 for the season. While he has shown flashes of potential throughout the year, this game highlights his inconsistency and makes him a risky option for fantasy owners in the final stretch of the season.
Tanner Houck had a rough outing against the Rangers on Tuesday, as he struggled with his command throughout the game.
Fantasy Impact
In just 4.0 innings pitched, Houck allowed 3 hits and issued 4 walks, resulting in 2 earned runs. While he did manage to strike out 4 batters, his lack of control hurt his overall performance. This game only adds to Houck's already underwhelming season. Houck's fantasy value takes a hit following this disappointing outing. Fantasy managers should approach him with caution moving forward.