Boyd (1-5) went five innings Tuesday, giving up three earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out five in an 8-7 victory over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's no-decision was a step in the right direction for Boyd, who had surrendered at least five earned runs in each of his previous two outings. It's been a struggle for Boyd since his trade from the Blue Jays, having exceeded six innings just once in his seven starts as a member of the Tigers. Boyd has put up good enough Triple-A numbers to warrant tracking his progress, but currently has very little value in most formats.

Boyd got an early hook Thursday against Kansas City after being roughed up for seven hits, two walks and six runs while failing to record an out in the second inning.

EDGE Analysis

Fortunately, he was able to avoid the loss, with Edinson Volquez getting bombed on the other end, but this is yet another implosion by Boyd, whose horror-show 8.36 ERA and 1.83 WHIP make him fantasy poison right now. He's got long-term upside, but it's hard to imagine a situation where he's startable this season.

Boyd was touched up for five runs on seven hits, walking three and striking out four over six innings of a 5-3 loss to Toronto on Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

Boyd (1-5, 7.12 ERA) found that facing his former teammates was not the key to a lower ERA as the heavy-hitting Jays got to him for three long ones. The southpaw came over to Detroit in the David Price deal, and the Tigers have given him a rotation spot as they evaluate for next season. So far, lack of consistent command has haunted him, and his fantasy value is minimal right now.