US EditionRed Sox Pitcher Tanner Houck to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 2 – Houck’s elbow injury caused a sharp decline in performance with an 8.04 ERA and 32 strikeouts in nine starts, leading to surgery and a 12-18 month recovery period.
- On Aug 2, 2025, the Boston Red Sox announced that Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his attempt to return this season.
- Following a failed rehab assignment, Houck posted an 8.04 ERA with 32 strikeouts over nine starts before landing on the 60-day injured list on May 14.
- As recent metrics reveal, Houck’s strikeout rate fell to 15.8% and home-run rate rose to 4.9% in the 2024 season.
- The surgery carries a 12-18 month recovery, meaning he could miss all of the 2026 season and become the third Red Sox starting pitcher to suffer a season-ending injury.
- Facing upcoming free agency after 2027 season, Houck’s earliest return could be around August next year, halting his momentum for 2026.
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Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery
Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck’s attempt to come back this season is over. Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery.
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