One year ago, one thing was clear about the state of the Boston Red Sox's rotation: Tanner Houck was the only player who locked into a spot for 2025.
What a difference a year makes. Brayan Bello has emerged as a mid-rotation arm with upside, Connelly Early, Payton Tolle, and Kyle Harrison have formed a trio of intriguing southpaws, and Garrett Crochet appears to be the next in a long line of left-handed Red Sox aces.
Houck's future in Boston is anything but secure. After making his first All-Star team in 2024, Houck regressed in the worst possible way, firing off a disastrous 8.