Tanner Houck

Tanner Houck took a tough loss Wednesday, allowing one earned run on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his solid performance, the Red Sox fell 4-3, continuing a trend of poor run support for Houck. His season ERA now sits impressively at 2.17, with a WHIP of 1.02, indicating strong underlying metrics that should reassure fantasy managers. However, his record drops to 3-6, highlighting the disconnect between his individual performance and team outcomes. Houck's high strikeout rate and excellent FIP suggest he remains a valuable fantasy asset, though wins might be harder to come by if the Red Sox's offense doesn't pick up.

Tanner Houck took the loss Friday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Despite this less-than-stellar outing, Houck's season numbers remain impressive, boasting a 2.24 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP through eight starts. His 8.6 K/9 and 6.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio are indicators of his underlying skill, suggesting that this performance is more of a bump in the road rather than a trend. Fantasy managers should continue to view Houck as a strong starting option, given his ability to maintain low scoring and high strikeout games. His resilience and consistency this season should help him bounce back in future outings.

Tanner Houck took the loss Friday, allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Despite this hiccup, Houck's season has been impressive, boasting a 2.18 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP through seven starts. His 9.1 K/9 and 6.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio remain strong indicators of his ability to dominate opposing hitters. However, this outing, where he seemed slightly more hittable, could raise concerns about consistency, especially given the competitive nature of fantasy leagues. Houck's performance in this game might be a minor blip on an otherwise stellar radar, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next few starts for any signs of a trend.

Tanner Houck allowed one run on four hits across 6 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts on Sunday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Houck delivered another strong performance, now boasting a 1.60 ERA on the season. He was on pace to earn the win until the Cubs tied the game in the eighth inning. He is scheduled to face the Twins next.

Tanner Houck took the loss Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the defeat, Houck's season numbers remain impressive, boasting a 1.65 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP through six starts. His 8.8 K/9 and 6.40 strikeout-to-walk ratio highlight how he has managed games effectively, though the three walks in this outing might raise a slight concern. Fantasy managers should continue to view Houck as a reliable starting option, given his strong underlying metrics like a 2.34 FIP and a sustainable .289 BABIP.