Tanner Houck took a big step toward returning to the Red Sox rotation Wednesday, making a rehab start with the WooSox.

In nine starts for the Red Sox this season, Houck is 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA. He was an American League All-Star last season, when the 6-foot-5 right-hander went 9-10 with a 3.12 ERA in 30 starts.

Houck, who was placed on the injured list on May 14 with a flexor pronator strain of his right elbow. He said he’s not feeling any pain or stiffness in his arm now.

In nine starts for the Red Sox this season, Houck is 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA. He was an American League All-Star last season, when the 6-foot-5 right-hander went 9-10 with a 3.12 ERA in 30 starts.

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