Matthew Boyd’s Journey to All-Star Status and Other Noteworthy MLB Additions
Boyd will take on the Yankees on Saturday in the midst of a career season
Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd will make his 19th start of the season on Saturday afternoon, attempting to bounce back from a tough loss to the New York Yankees earlier in the weekend. Boyd’s opponent will be fellow All-Star lefty Max Fried.
Boyd came into this season with little expectation after previous years of limited appearances. However, he has astonished everyone with a 2.52 ERA and has been a significant contributor to the Cubs this season.
Other notables this season:
- Shane Smith, RHP, Chicago White Sox: An unexpected All-Star from the Rule 5 Draft.
- Carlos Narváez, C, Boston Red Sox: Consistently excellent in his debut season.
- Ramón Laureano, OF, Baltimore Orioles: Surprising performance contributing greatly to his team.
- Slade Cecconi, RHP, Cleveland Guardians: Emerged as a leading arm in a rotation plagued by injuries.
Honorable Mention:
- Brandon Walter, LHP, Houston Astros: Recapturing form with impressive performance despite earlier setbacks.
