Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2025 season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Saturday.

The righty went on the injured list in mid-May with a right flexor strain after going 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA in nine starts.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck’s attempt to come back this season is over. Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery. An All-Star last season, the 29-year-old Houck went on the injured list in mid-May with a right flexor strain after going 0-3 with an 8.

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.

Despite new additions, Houston Astros' bats shut down in 10-inning loss to Boston Red Sox There’s more to Houston with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25¢. The Houston Astros try to bounce back against the Boston Red Sox after a 2-1 loss in 10 innings on Friday.