Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow), who was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers just before the lockout began in early December, said he expects to be ready for game action in early June after having surgery last September to fix the flexor tendon in his left arm. The 31-year-old southpaw said his "elbow feels better than it ever has," and he's been throwing from up to 75 feet. Boyd expects to begin throwing bullpen sessions in the last two weeks of March. Interested teams may ...

Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is set for free agency, as the Detroit Tigers have opted not to tender him a contract for the 2022 season. The left-handed Boyd was estimated by Matt Swartz of MLB Trade Rumors to earn $7.3 million dollars through arbitration in the 2022 season. There's enough upside that he should have little trouble catching on with a new team, but he's coming off two forearm injuries that put an end to his 2021 season with only 78 2/3 innings pitched. For his career, Boyd has...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left arm, Jason Beck of MLB.com reported. The 30-year-old southpaw was sidelined for more than two months this season due to discomfort in his left arm and has struggled since returning, going 1-4 in his last starts with a 6.10 ERA and surrendered 21 earned runs in the process. There is no timetable yet for Boyd to return to the mound, although the Tigers are optimistic he will be able ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (left elbow strain) will see Dallas orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister. "He'll get further evaluations and opinions and see what's next," said manager A.J. Hinch. Boyd missed more than two months this summer due to left arm discomfort before returning in late August. He made two outings before landing on the injured list again. Through 15 starts, the southpaw is 3-8 with a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and .255 OBA. This latest injury could bring an end to ...

The Detroit Tigers will reportedly place left-handed starter Matthew Boyd (elbow) on the injured list. According to a tweet from The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold, Boyd "has reoccurring elbow soreness." The left-hander was scratched his Friday start against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's certainly not ideal news for the Tigers or fantasy managers. In 78.2 innings this season, Boyd has pitched to a 3.89 ERA, a 4.09 FIP, 67 strikeouts, and 23 walks. Tyler Alexander is starting in Boyd's place ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will take the mound on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Boyd has been one of Detroit's best starters this season, pitching to a 3.89 ERA, a 4.10 FIP, 67 strikeouts, and 23 walks in 78.2 innings spanning 15 starts. However, in two starts since returning from the injured list, Boyd has surrendered nine hits, seven earned runs, four home runs, and three walks in eight innings. He also struck out 11 in that span, but the recent struggles make it hard ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd made his return to the mound in Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He went on to pitch four innings and allow four hits, two walks and two earned runs while striking out five. He was tagged with the loss, dropping his record to 3-7 on the year. The veteran battled through some long at-bats that made his pitch count go up quickly, preventing him from going deeper into the game. Boyd was sidelined for over two months due to elbow discomfort. ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) is "penciled in" to start Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Boyd has been sidelined since mid-June due to elbow discomfort. He'll be welcomed back against one of the league's top offenses in the Blue Jays, making him a risky start for any fantasy format. Boyd got off to a strong start to the 2021 season. He posted a 2.27 ERA over six starts in April, but then went on to struggle to the tune ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (arm, neck) threw two scoreless innings in his first rehab start since being placed on the injured list back on June 15. Boyd was having a bounce-back year after a horrendous 2020, posting a 3.44 ERA, 18.8 K%, 6.4 BB%, and six home runs in 70.2 innings. There is still no word on when Boyd will be back, but it's a step in the right direction. It's okay to stash Boyd on the IL if there's room, but there's no harm in dropping him for a more exciting ...

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that left-hander Matthew Boyd (arm, neck) will throw off a mound for the first time this weekend. Boyd had previously been throwing on flat ground and doing long toss. He went on the injured list in mid-June with muscle discomfort in his left arm and has also dealt with neck issues this year, so Boyd may not be an option for the Tigers rotation or fantasy managers until possibly September. The 30-year-old southpaw had a respectable 3.44 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and ...