Houck (elbow) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking two over 3.1 innings for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
This was Houck's fourth and final rehab outing, and he could rejoin the team next week. There isn't enough time for Houck to build up as a starter, but he could be an option out of the bullpen during the team's six-game homestand to wrap up the regular season