AUGUST 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MATTHEW BOYD #16 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
2-2 W-L •
1.13 WHIP •
2.72 ERA
2-2 W-L
1.13 WHIP
2.72 ERA
Matthew Boyd, Guardians handle Rangers in rubber game Matthew Boyd allowed one run over six strong innings and Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry homered as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting T...
Jhonkensy Noel homers for the second straight game as the Guardians beat the Rangers 4-2
Jhonkensy Noel homered for the second straight game and Matthew Boyd pitched six effective innings for his first win in more than a year, helping the Cleveland Guardians beat the T...AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Boyd strikes out four in six frames | 08/25/2024 Matthew Boyd tosses six strong innings, striking out four batters in his stellar outing against the Rangers
AUGUST 25 • MLB.COM
Guardians and Rangers play, winner takes 3-game series
The Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles with command Tuesday Boyd did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-5 extra-innings win over the Yankees, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks with two strikeouts across 5.1 innings.
Impact Boyd surrendered back-to-back homers to Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in the first inning and was later pulled in the sixth at 85 pitches in his second start of the season. The southpaw generated an impressive 15 whiffs but also threw just 47 strikes and walked four batters. He owns a solid 3.38 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 10.2 innings and tentatively lines up for a home matchup with the Rangers on Sunday.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Boyd strikes out Giancarlo Stanton | 08/20/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
AUGUST 21 • MLB.COM
Guardians take road losing streak into matchup with the Yankees
The Cleveland Guardians will try to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup with the New York YankeesAUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Boyd sharp in return, says Guardians debut is 'just the beginning' Matthew Boyd's return to the mound was an overwhelming success for the Guardians.
AUGUST 14 • CLEVELAND.COM
Matthew Boyd discusses strong season debut in win | 08/13/2024 Matthew Boyd discusses his first Major League start in 414 days after the Guardians' 2-1 win against the Cubs
AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM
Sharp in Cleveland debut Boyd allowed one run on three hits over 5.1 innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Cubs. He struck out six.
Impact After missing over a calendar year following Tommy John surgery, Boyd looked solid in his first outing with the Guardians, allowing just a lone run in the second inning while making it through 5.1 frames on just 80 pitches. The 33-year-old Boyd pitched to a 5.45 ERA in 15 starts with the Tigers last season, though he posted a stellar 0.83 ERA across 21.2 innings during his rehab assignment. The left-hander is currently slated to face the Yankees on the road early next week in his second start.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Boyd's six strikeouts | 08/13/2024 Matthew Boyd logs six strikeouts through 5 1/3 innings in his season debut against the Cubs
AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM
Matthew Boyd, Jhonkensy Noel lead Guardians over Cubs Veteran Matthew Boyd allowed one run while pitching into the sixth inning of his season debut, and rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a tiebreaking s...
AUGUST 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Guards earn series win behind Boyd's strong return to Majors CLEVELAND -- Matthew Boyd waited 414 days for this moment. It’s the feeling of digging your cleats into the mound. It’s the adrenaline rush...
AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM
Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hits a 430-foot homer for the go-ahead run as the Guardians edge the Cubs 2-1
Jhonkensy Noel hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, providing the go-ahead run for the Cleveland Guardians in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Boyd K's Ian Happ | 08/13/2024 Matthew Boyd strikes out Ian Happ in his Guardians debut and first start since 2023
AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM
Activated ahead of season debut The Guardians activated Boyd (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact Boyd is set to make his Guardians and season debut Tuesday against the Cubs after completing the long road back from Tommy John surgery. The left-hander's results on his rehab assignment were excellent, as he put up a 0.83 ERA with 27 punchouts over 21.2 innings. He threw 63 pitches in his final rehab start, so Boyd will probably be capped around 80 pitches Tuesday.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians face the Cubs with 1-0 series lead
The Cleveland Guardians lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago CubsAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Boyd set to make season debut as Guardians host Cubs Left-hander Matthew Boyd will finally make his 2024 debut when the host Cleveland Guardians continue a three-game series with the Chicago Cu...
AUGUST 13 • THESTATE.COM
Set for season debut Boyd (elbow) is expected to start Tuesday's contest at home versus the Cubs, Nick Camino of WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland reports.
Impact Boyd has missed the entirety of the 2024 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he now appears to be set to make his season debut Tuesday. The left-hander made five rehab starts with multiple minor-league affiliates, including Triple-A Columbus, producing an impressive 0.83 ERA with 27 punchouts over 21.2 innings. Boyd reached only 63 pitches in his most recent start Wednesday with Columbus, so he'll likely still be on some sort of pitch limit against Chicago.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Dazzles in latest rehab start Boyd (elbow) struck out seven and while giving up one hit and no walks over six scoreless innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Columbus.
Impact Boyd was locked in from the first pitch in the fifth start of his rehab assignment and his second in a row with Columbus. He retired the first 17 hitters he faced and built up to 63 pitches before he exited the contest. The southpaw has looked dominant in all five of his rehab outings across stops with Columbus, Double-A Akron and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, posting an 0.83 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 27:2 K:BB in 21.2 innings. The Guardians have yet to announce the next step for Boyd, but he'll presumably be activated from the 15-day injured list and enter the big-league rotation for his next outing. Cleveland will have an opening in its rotation for next week's three-game home series versus the Cubs after Carlos Carrasco (hip) was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Making another rehab start Boyd (elbow) is scheduled to start for Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Boyd is set to make his fifth rehab start Wednesday, which could be his final outing before being activated from the injured list. The left-hander has been recovering from Tommy John surgery but has flashed an increased velocity during his rehab stint. With Alex Cobb (hip/shoulder/finger) slated to return from the injured list this weekend and Carlos Carrasco struggling, it's unclear how the Guardians will fill out the tail end of its rotation once Boyd is healthy.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Fans five hitters in rehab start Boyd (elbow) struck out five over 3.2 innings and gave up two runs (one earned) on two hits and no walks in his rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Columbus.
Impact Boyd's innings total represented a step back from his last two rehab outings, when he covered four and five innings over his starts July 21 and 26, respectively, with Double-A Akron. Even so, he pushed up his pitch count to 63 in the fourth start overall of his rehab assignment and featured a fastball that maxed out at 93.5 miles per hour, a couple ticks above his average from the 2023 season. Boyd continues to look good as he works his way back from last June's Tommy John surgery, and he may require just one more rehab start before he becomes an option for the Cleveland rotation. Boyd and Alex Cobb (hip) both seem to be on similar timelines for returning from the injured list, but the Guardians could have room in the rotation for both pitchers if they opt to move the struggling Carlos Carrasco to the bullpen, or perhaps even off the roster.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab moving to Triple-A Boyd (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Columbus, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact After starting his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League, Boyd has made back-to-back starts at Double-A, combining to allow one run with eight strikeouts across nine innings. The left-hander will advance to Triple-A on Thursday and may need only one or two starts with Columbus before being reinstated from the injured list.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab moving to Triple-A Boyd (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Columbus, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact After starting his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 16, Boyd has made his last two starts at Double-A Akron, combining to allow one run with eight strikeouts across nine innings. The left-hander will advance to Triple-A on Thursday and may need only one or two starts with Columbus before being reinstated from the injured list.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Boyd shines in third rehab start with Guardians Matthew Boyd
JULY 27 • CLEVELAND.COM
