Tigers pitchers Matthew Boyd, Will West out with injuries


Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd (48) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit, Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd (48) throws against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit, Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
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Detroit Tigers Left-hander Matthew Boyd exited with an injury in the first inning of his debut against the Texas Rangers on Monday night — and his replacement right-hander Will West left with an apparent injury during the second inning.

There was no immediate official update on any player’s injury.

Boyd broke open a pitch to the backstop while at bat against Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia. He met with manager AJ Hinch and a coach before leaving the game.

Boyd gave up a home run to Marcus Semien to start the game, then recorded two outs before facing Garcia. Boyd, who threw 15 pitches on the night, is 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA this season.

West recorded the final out of the first inning and the first two outs of the second inning before injuring himself. Tigers Right-hander Mason Englert turned to replace West

–Field Level Media