Tigers tab LHP Boyd for season opener vs. Reds

The Detroit Tigers named left-hander Matthew Boyd as their Opening Day starter against the host Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Boyd sports a 31-47 record with a 4.92 ERA in 122 career appearances (118 starts) with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tigers. --Field Level Media

The Detroit Tigers named left-hander Matthew Boyd as their Opening Day starter against the host Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire hinted at the news last week before the team's official Twitter site confirmed it on Sunday.

Boyd, 29, posted a 9-12 record with a 4.56 ERA in 32 starts last season. The win total matched his 2018 mark while his 238 strikeouts ranked sixth in the American League. Boyd sports a 31-47 record with a 4.92 ERA in 122 career appearances (118 starts) with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tigers.

--Field Level Media