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Tanner Houck undergoes successful back surgery; Boston Red Sox
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Boston Red Sox closer Tanner Houck likely needs back surgery, Alex
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Red Sox shut down Tanner Houck, as the reliever is likely headed
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Tanner Houck is returning to the Red Sox rotation with his
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Red Sox closer Tanner Houck undergoes successful back surgery
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Red Sox' Tanner Houck will have season-ending back surgery
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I'm incredibly excited to get back out there': Tanner Houck set to
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Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck set to have surgery to insert a plate
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Tanner Houck will have season-ending back surgery
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Red Sox: Tanner Houck will be a vital part of the starting
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How Red Sox's Tanner Houck Feels Physically After Back Surgery
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Tanner Houck is ready to 'give everything' he can after being
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I'm incredibly excited to get back out there': Tanner Houck set to
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