MATTHEW BOYD NEWS

Detroit Tigers spent big money in offseason to be relevant

The Detroit Tigers are suddenly relevant after spending big money in free agency to jolt a franchise that has been focused on a long rebuilding process

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to 60-day IL Boyd (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Boyd underwent flexor tendon surgery on his left elbow in September and isn't expected to be ready for game action until June, so it's not much of a surprise he'll open the season on the 60-day IL. The 31-year-old had a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:23 K:BB over 78.2 innings for Detroit last season, and he'll be in the mix for a rotation spot with San Francisco after inking a one-year, $5.2 million deal in mid-March.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Giants signed Matthew Boyd, an injured pitcher, for many millions of dollars The Giants know they'll need more pitching at some point this season. In signing Boyd, they have the Mercedes-Benz of contingency plans.

MARCH 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants sign lefty Matthew Boyd on $5.2 million, 1-year deal

Left-hander Matthew Boyd signed a $5.2 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three in a row? With pair of WS rings, Pederson joins Giants

Joc Pederson grew up rooting for the San Francisco Giants and now is getting his chance to play for them

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Giants Boyd (elbow) signed a one-year, $5.2 million deal with the Giants on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Boyd underwent flexor tendon surgery in his left elbow in September and isn't expected to return until June. Once healthy, he'll compete for a spot in the Giants' increasingly crowded rotation. The lefty had what looked like a breakout season in 2019, as his typically sub-par strikeout rate spiked to 30.2 percent, though that came with a 4.56 ERA. He lost all his strikeout gains in 2020 as his ERA soared to 6.71 and then saw his strikeout rate slip still further to 19.9 percent in 2021, though that came with a career-best 3.89 ERA. What version of Boyd takes the mound in 2022 once he's healthy remains to be seen.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Detroit Boyd (elbow) was non-tendered by the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact Boyd underwent flexor tendon surgery in late September and was likely to be unavailable for the start of the 2022 campaign, so Detroit opted not to tender him a contract. The 30-year-old lelfty pitched well when healthy last season with a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:23 K:BB over 78.2 innings (15 starts). He'll now need to contend with free agency in addition to his rehab program.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What we know about the shortstops, Matthew Boyd and more after a quiet 48 hours for the Tigers The Tigers are thought to still be pursuing a shortstop, a starting pitcher and perhaps more.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tigers expected to non-tender Boyd DETROIT -- While teams build excitement bulking up their rosters with free agents and veterans in chase of a playoff race, the flip side is...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers set to non-tender left-hander Matthew Boyd before Tuesday's deadline The Detroit Tigers plan to non-tender Matthew Boyd ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making him a free agent. He pitched parts of 7 seasons for t...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Cease expected to start as Chicago hosts Detroit

The Tigers will start Tyler Alexander on Sunday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dylan Cease

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning scheduled to start for Detroit against Chicago

The Tigers will start Matt Manning on Saturday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Lucas Giolito

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta expected to start for the Tigers against White Sox

The Tigers will start Wily Peralta on Friday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Lance Lynn

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Tigers

The Twins will send Joe Ryan to the mound Thursday and the Tigers plan to give Tarik Skubal the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Twins will send Michael Pineda to the mound Wednesday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanó homers, Twins withstand late rally to beat Tigers 3-2

Miguel Sanó homered and Minnesota pitchers shut down Detroit until the ninth inning, as the Twins beat the Tigers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Twins will roll out Charlie Barnes to the mound Tuesday and the Tigers plan to give Tyler Alexander the start

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic scheduled to start for Royals at Tigers

The Tigers are expected to send Wily Peralta to the mound Sunday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skubal expected to start as Tigers host the Royals

The Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the mound Saturday and the Royals will give Jon Heasley the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite surgery and an uncertain Tigers future, Matthew Boyd's self-belief remains Boyd will have surgery on his left flexor tendon, adding another wrinkle to a difficult offseason decision for the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Detroit Tigers' Matthew Boyd needs flexor tendon surgery, expects to pitch in 2022 Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd will undergo surgery Monday, giving him an uncertain future with the Detroit Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • FREEP.COM

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Kansas City

The Royals will start Carlos Hernandez on Friday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey Mize

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez scheduled to start for Chicago against Detroit

The Tigers are expected to send Casey Mize to the mound Wednesday and the White Sox plan to give Reynaldo Lopez the start

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning expected to start as Tigers host the White Sox

The Tigers will roll out Matt Manning to the mound Monday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS