The Boston Red Sox just received a promising update on Tanner Houck's road to recovery, and it couldn't come at a better time for a team looking to bolster its pitching depth.

Houck, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, is making steady progress. According to an MLB.com injury update, the right-hander is currently throwing 75 pitches from 105 feet three days a week, along with 30 throws from 60 feet and changeups on those same days. The key milestone? He's targeting late June to begin pitching off a mound, which would put him on track for rehab starts shortly after.

This is a significant development for the Red Sox, who hold one more year of team control over Houck. A healthy return could provide a major boost for a potential playoff push, as he has the ability to eat valuable innings down the stretch. Of course, avoiding any setbacks will be crucial, but the latest news is a clear step in the right direction.

Houck's journey has been a rollercoaster. Before his injury last season, he struggled to a 0-3 record with an 8.04 ERA in nine starts. But just a year prior, he was an All-Star for the first time in his career, posting a 9-10 record with a stellar 3.12 ERA across 30 starts in 2024. That version of Houck is exactly what the Red Sox need as they currently sit at 18-25 after dropping a home series to the Philadelphia Phillies.

For fans and fantasy owners alike, this is a name to watch as summer approaches—a healthy Tanner Houck could be a game-changer for Boston's rotation.