Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Tue 7/23/24 10:15 AM

Boyd (elbow) struck out five over four innings while giving up one earned run on four hits and no walks in his rehab start Sunday with Double-A Akron.
EDGE Analysis
After covering three innings in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League in his first rehab start during the All-Star break, Boyd bypassed a couple of levels to make his second start in the Eastern League. The veteran southpaw once again impressed Sunday, needing 52 pitches (41 strikes) to get through four frames while inducing eight swinging strikes. Boyd will likely need at least two or three more rehab outings to get fully stretched out for starting duty, but he thus far seems to have had a smooth recovery from his June 2023 Tommy John surgery. Once he completes his rehab assignment and gets activated from the 15-day injured list, Boyd could fill the No. 5 spot in the Cleveland rotation, which has been a bit of a revolving door of late.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Wed 7/17/24 9:14 AM

Boyd (elbow) began a rehab assignment Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, covering three innings and striking out seven while allowing an unearned run on three hits and one walk.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd signed a one-year contract with the Guardians last month and was immediately placed on the 15-day injured list as he continues to work his way back from June 2023 Tommy John surgery. The veteran southpaw will probably need most, if not all, of his allotted 30-day rehab window to get stretched back out, putting him on track for activation around mid-August if all goes well.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Sat 6/29/24 12:37 PM

The Guardians placed Boyd on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left elbow injury.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd signed a one-year deal with the Guardians on Thursday. The left-hander continues to progress in his rehab from Tommy John surgery last June, and the Guardians don't expect Boyd to enter the rotation until August, per Tom Withers of the Associated Press. Boyd started in 15 games for the Tigers in 2023, going 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 71 innings.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Thu 6/27/24 3:05 PM

Boyd (elbow) agreed to terms on a contract with the Guardians on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear how much more rehab work Boyd has to do after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June, but the Guardians seem comfortable enough with his progress to bring him in on a major-league deal. The 33-year-old southpaw posted a 5.45 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 71 innings over 15 starts with the Tigers before getting injured last season.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Thu 11/2/23 9:42 PM

Boyd (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
This a formality as Boyd heads to free agency, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in late June of 2023. He won't be able to pitch until late in the 2024 campaign, if at all. As a result, he'll likely land a multi-year contract, giving him the chance to recover before contributing to his new club.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Wed 6/28/23 6:49 PM

Boyd underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday on his left elbow, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was just announced Tuesday that Boyd would require the reconstructive elbow procedure and he has already gone under the knife. The 32-year-old impending free agent will likely be sidelined until late 2024.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Tue 6/27/23 6:02 PM

The Tigers placed Boyd on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, and he will require Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd was pulled from his start Monday against Texas with left elbow discomfort, and now he'll be forced to miss the rest of the season and most of 2024. He finishes the season with a 5.45 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with a 73:25 K:BB through 71 innings. Anthony Misiewicz was promoted in a corresponding move.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Mon 6/26/23 9:35 PM

Boyd was removed from Monday's game against the Rangers due to left elbow discomfort, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd is likely headed for further evaluation to determine whether he'll miss any time. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information surfaces.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Mon 6/26/23 8:23 PM

Boyd was removed from Monday's start against the Rangers due to an undisclosed injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd gave up one run on one hit and struck out two over 0.2 innings prior to leaving with the team trainer. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time.

Matthew Boyd
SP CHC
Wed 6/21/23 11:23 PM

Boyd (5-5) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings against the Royals. He struck out seven.
EDGE Analysis
Boyd turned in his second quality start of the season Wednesday, tossing six innings of two-run ball against Kansas City. After tallying more than six strikeouts once in his first 10 appearances, Boyd has crossed that threshold in three of his last four. Over that stretch, he sports a 4.92 ERA with a blistering 27:3 K:BB across 22 innings. However, he's lined up to make his next start against the Rangers, who have averaged 6.1 runs per game in 2023, the most in MLB.