Boyd will undergo surgery on the flexor tendon in his left elbow Monday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boyd had a second visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache this week which prompted fears of Tommy John surgery, but he'll instead be undergoing a different procedure on his elbow. The 30-year-old is without an official recovery timeline but hopes to pitch at some point next season, which makes it sound as though he may not be ready for Opening Day.

Boyd (elbow) is scheduled for a second visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache early next week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boyd recently had a visit with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, and he's now scheduled to check in with Dr. ElAttrache, both of which are known for their experience with Tommy John surgery. A decision has yet to be made on whether the left-hander will require the procedure, but it appears to be a possibility and leaves his availability for 2022 in question.

Boyd (elbow strain) will see orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for an evaluation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Meister just performed Tommy John surgery on Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, this is a concerning development. It seems highly unlikely that Boyd will pitch again this season and it's possible he won't pitch again until the 2023 season.

Boyd was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left elbow strain.

EDGE Analysis

Given the timing of the injury, this may mean the end of Boyd's season. He dealt with elbow soreness from mid-June to late-August and was scratched from Friday's start. Tyler Alexander replaced him in the rotation.

Boyd was scratched from Friday's start against the Rays because of the same recurring elbow soreness that sidelined him from mid-June to late August, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw will be further examined by Detroit's medical staff to figure out the severity of the issue, but given that the same injury put Boyd on the shelf for over two months already this season, it wouldn't be at all surprising if he doesn't return in 2021. Per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, he will be placed on the injured list, though the transaction has not been made official at this point. Tyler Alexander draws the start in his place Friday.

Boyd is no longer starting Friday's game against the Rays due to an undisclosed reason, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. Tyler Alexander will start in his place.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for the change isn't known at this point, but the Tigers should provide an update prior to first pitch.

Boyd (3-8) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six across four innings, taking the loss to the Reds on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Boyd gave up all five of his runs in the third inning. He allowed five hits in the inning, capped off by an Aristides Aquino three-run homer. Boyd has hurled four-inning losses in both of his starts since returning from the 60-day injured list with a triceps injury. The 30-year-old has a 3.89 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 67 strikeouts in 78.2 innings this season.

Boyd (3-7) took the loss Sunday versus Toronto. He allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts in four innings.

EDGE Analysis

After an absence of two-and-a-half months due to triceps tendinitis, Boyd had a middling performance in his return. The two runs he allowed came on solo home runs by Bo Bichette and Kevin Smith, but Detroit's offense mustered just one run of support. Boyd threw 71 pitches (44 strikes) in the contest, up from 56 pitches in his final rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. The southpaw has a 3.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 61:21 K:BB through 74.2 innings this season. He's projected to make his next start in Cincinnati next weekend.

The Tigers reinstated Boyd (triceps) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Outfielder Daz Cameron was sent to Triple-A Toledo to clear a spot on the active roster for Boyd, who will be making his first start for Detroit since June 14. The southpaw ramped up to 4.1 innings (56 pitches) in his final rehab start at Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, so he'll likely face some light restrictions Sunday in his return to the Detroit rotation. Before he was shut down in June with left triceps tendinitis, Boyd went 3-6 with a 3.44 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 56:19 K:BB in 70.2 innings.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Boyd (triceps) is "penciled in" to start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boyd made his final rehab start at Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday and allowed a hit and no walks while striking out six in 4.1 innings. He tossed 56 pitches in the appearance. The southpaw may have a pitch count if he ultimately returns to the mound Sunday.