What was previously expected has since been confirmed as it relates to Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck.

Houck, who was hit in the face with a line drive Friday night against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, was placed on 15-day injured list Sunday. Houck suffered a facial fracture in the contest.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday that Houck “got lucky,” referencing how the scary incident could have been worse.

The Red Sox recalled Kaleb Ort from Triple-A Worcester and also appointed Chris Murphy as the team’s 27th man ahead of Boston’s doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Major League Baseball allows both teams to carry an extra player for the doubleheader.

Story continues below advertisement

Ort is slated to make the start in Game 1 on Sunday afternoon, which you can watch on NESN. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET.

More MLB:

Red Sox Make Trade With Braves Right After Series In Atlanta

About the Author

Sean T. McGuire

Digital Content Producer for NESN.com

One half of the NESN.com media boys. Bill Belichick once told me I asked a "Good question," and I think he meant it. Then again, a social media stranger once hated me for trashing Tua Tagovailoa.

More From Sean

In This Article

Featured image via Eric Canha/USA TODAY Sports Images