As pitching became a serious career choice, Schlittler paid closer attention to Red Sox hurlers like Chris Sale, Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck. He also gravitated toward Boston’s fiercest rival over time.

Houck threw indoors to make up for the innings he lost due to Monday's game against the Yankees getting postponed, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Houck will build up his workload in an unofficial setting Monday rather than try to make up the innings Tuesday.

Will Garrett Crochet be the Boston Red Sox Opening Day starter, or will it be Tanner Houck? Plus other spring training takeaways from the opening weekend

Tanner Houck may not check the sexy strikeout box at this point of his career, but his arm is improving with an underlying workhorse profile.

With Brayan Bello and Kutter Crawford's availability in question, several of the Red Sox's up-and-coming young starters could have a chance to earn a spot in the Opening Day rotation.

Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell have dynamic skills and are hoping to make Red Sox this spring

Boston Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony spoke highly about the atmosphere around his team as they go through spring training on Saturday.

One of Boston’s top young players has made impressive strides since the end of last season, and Saturday marked one of his most encouraging performances yet.

Lucas Giolito will make his spring training debut in the Boston Red Sox's game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, MLB.com's Ian Browne reported Sunday m