Red Sox P Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora said Saturday, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo.

Houck hasn't pitched since May 12 and was recently moved to the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor pronator strain.

"Tough year for him. Tough year for us," Cora said, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith.

"But he'll kill the rehab. He'll do his job and whenever he comes back, he'll be OK."

The 29-year-old owned an 8.04 ERA and 6.12 FIP in nine starts this season. He made his first All-Star team in 2024 when he posted a 3.12 ERA in a career-high 178 2/3 innings.

Houck is one of five injured Red Sox starters: Kutter Crawford, Hunter Dobbins, Patrick Sandoval, and Josh Winckowski are also sidelined.