Overview

• The right-handed starter was shut down indefinitely on July 22 after experiencing renewed flexor pronator soreness in his July 9 rehab start with Worcester.
• Cora confirmed that doctors found no need for surgery and that Houck must return to the initial phase of his recovery program.
• Houck struggled to an 8.04 ERA over nine big-league starts and recorded a 5.74 ERA across five minor-league rehab outings this season.
• With no timetable for his return and a fresh 30-day rehab window awaiting clearance, Boston’s rotation depth faces further strain.
• Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is exploring starting pitching options ahead of the July 31 trade deadline to reinforce the staff.