As the Boston Red Sox envision their future, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow must decide who to lock up long term.
Aside from his recent dip in effectiveness , Houck has been a revelation all year long for a Red Sox staff that has desperately needed it. Without Houck’s ace-level contributions, Boston’s rotation would have looked like one of Major League Baseball’s shakiest.In a piece entitled “Ranking the 10 MLB Players Who Have Taken the Biggest Leaps in 2024”, Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly ranked Houck at No.
“However, manager Alex Cora's squad is one of the more surprising playoff contenders in 2024, thanks in large part to the emergence of Tanner Houck as a front-line starter.” “Just a year after posting a 5.01 ERA across 21 starts for the Red Sox, Houck has a 3.02 ERA over 23 outings for Boston this season. His 0.5 HR/9 is the best mark among all pitchers in the AL.”
“Considering Houck was a first-time All-Star this year and will likely receive some down-ballot AL Cy Young support, the 28-year-old feels like an obvious extension candidate in the offseason.” Will chief baseball officer Craig Breslow extend Houck this winter? It seems like a prudent move given Houck’s youth and Boston’s need to establish a stronger rotation moving forward.Colin Keane is a contributing journalist for "Boston Red Sox On SI." Born in Illinois, Colin grew up in Massachusetts as the third of four brothers. For his high school education, Colin attended St. Mark's School , where he played basketball and soccer and served as student body president.
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