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Red Sox not ruling out optioning Tanner Houck to Worcester, no decision made yet
CHICAGO — Tanner Houck's maximum 30-day rehab assignment has expired and he's not here with the team in Chicago. The Red Sox will soon need to make a roster decision. Houck's rehab assignment began June 18. The final day was Thursday. Once a player reaches the end of a rehab assignment, his team has two additional days to reinstate him to the roster. So Boston doesn't need to make a decision Friday. 'As of now, we haven't made a decision,' manager Alex Cora said before the Red Sox' game against the Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field. Houck, an All-Star last year, posted an 8.04 ERA (43 ⅔ innings, 39 earned runs) in nine starts for Boston before landing on the injured list May 14 with a right flexor pronator strain. The 29-year-old has minor league options remaining. Asked if optioning Houck to Triple-A Worcester is on the table, Cora replied, 'Yes.' Houck's last 60 outings in the majors have all been starts. He hasn't made a relief appearance since Aug. 2, 2022. But the Red Sox aren't ruling out him returning as a reliever. 'Bres (chief baseball officer Craig Breslow) is not here. So they'll make a decision and we'll inform you guys,' Cora said. Houck allowed 10 runs in 15 ⅔ innings (5.74 ERA) on 18 hits and six walks while striking out 15 over five rehab outings (four starts). Four of those five outings came with Worcester. One outing was with Double-A Portland. He did pitch better in his final two rehab outings, allowing just one run, six hits and two walks while striking out 10 in 9 ⅓ innings. More Red Sox coverage Red Sox reactions: Baserunning blunder, early hole ends 10-game win streak Red Sox' Alex Cora outlines plan for when Alex Bregman will play on road trip Red Sox' Alex Cora was at Coldplay show for viral incident during 'good' break Red Sox lineup: Alex Bregman, Roman Anthony batting back-to-back; Masataka Yoshida sits Red Sox veteran looked like trade candidate; could he now sign extension before free agency? Read the original article on MassLive.
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27-06-2025
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Lakers Make Massive Roster Decision Following Bold Draft Trade
Lakers Make Massive Roster Decision Following Bold Draft Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers have made a move in the 2025 NBA draft. The team has traded up with the Chicago Bulls to land pick No. 45 in exchange for pick No. 55 and cash. Advertisement Los Angeles had been trying to move up to land a cheap player, and Chicago bit at the price the team was comfortable with. The Lakers didn't have many assets to work with either, but they must be targeting a player in that range to make this move. However, due to this trade, the Lakers have just made a massive roster decision for the upcoming season. Because they are sending out cash, the Lakers will now be hard-capped at the second apron for next year. Los Angeles wasn't likely to go over the second apron anyway, so this likely won't affect team-building. But the Lakers are now unable to spend extra if the opportunity presents itself. Los Angeles is still searching for a center to help upgrade the frontcourt. Everyone around the NBA knows that the team needs help in that area, so the prices for a center have continued to be very high. Advertisement The Lakers also need help at the wing position, and they have been rumored to be in active discussions. Veteran Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat has reportedly been a target of the team, but nothing has come to fruition of yet. The front office has a lot of work to do this summer if it wants to build a title-contending team. But with Luka Doncic and LeBron James in the mix, Los Angeles will do whatever it can to win games next season. Related: Warriors' Steph Curry Sends Major Message Ahead of NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
