Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck began a throwing program on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Houck underwent Tommy John surgery last August and officially began a throwing program on Monday. He mentioned last week that he is hopeful to contribute for the Boston Red Sox in September.

Tanner Houck is scheduled to begin throwing next week and hopes to contribute for the Boston Red Sox in September.

Fantasy Impact

Houck was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. He is scheduled to begin throwing next week, and barring any setbacks, plans to return before the end of the season.

The Red Sox have placed right-hander Tanner Houck on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move is merely a formaility as Houck is expected to miss most, or all of the 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He struggled prior to the procedure in 2025, posting an 8.04 ERA in nine starts, but posted a 3.12 ERA in 2024 en route to his first career All-Star Game appearance.

Tanner Houck and the Boston Red Sox have agreed on a $4.15 million contract for the 2026 season to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

An All-Star in 2024, Houck struggled to an 8.04 ERA in nine starts with the Red Sox last season before elbow trouble ended his season in May. He underwent UCL-repair surgery in mid-August. Houck has a career 3.97 ERA in parts of six major league seasons, all with Boston. The righthander is aiming for a return towards the end of the 2026 season, but he may have to wait until 2027 to rejoin the rotation.

The Red Sox aren’t planning to non-tender Tanner Houck.

Fantasy Impact

Houck is slated to miss most, if not all of next season after undergoing elbow surgery. It is unclear if the two sides can work out a new deal.