Houck had non-surgical alternatives available, including platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatment, to try to fix his arm. But those would have merely been “delaying the inevitable,” he said.

Red Sox starter Tanner Houck said he’s at peace with his decision to undergo Tommy John surgery.

After deciding to undergo Tommy John surgery, Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck is committed to staying around his team as they make a serious playoff push: "I just want to be a part of it, want to be around it.