Houck will turn 30 next season, which is the age at which many pitchers undergo Tommy John surgery. Back in 2020, Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale had to undergo a season-ending Tommy John surgery around the age of 30. The good news is Sale bounced back from the surgery and has been a great pitcher.

BOSTON — Red Sox starter Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora announced Saturday.

Houck and the Red Sox hoped he would recover from an injury that often leads to reconstructive surgery through rest and rehabilitation.

Rookie outfielder Roman Anthony notched a milestone hit against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on Friday night.

The Boston Red Sox rallied in the 10th inning to beat the Houston Astros 2-1. Roman Anthony lined a fly ball over center fielder Chas McCormick's head to score the automatic runner from third.

In his first major league start of the season — after spending most of this season with Triple A Worcester — righthander Cooper Criswell cruised for seven innings, allowing one run, seven hits, and two walks.

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