Tanner Houck could soon take a significant step toward returning to the Boston Red Sox. Amid a rough start to the 2025 season, Boston placed Houck on the injured list with a right elbow strain last month. The 28-year-old hasn’t pitched since surrendering 11 runs to the Detroit Tigers on May 12. On Friday, MassLive’s Christopher Smith shared a photo of Houck throwing off a pitcher’s mound.