Who Should the Detroit Tigers Target in a Potential Matthew Boyd Trade?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 21: Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JUNE 21: Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 21: Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Astros, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Braves are all teams looking to be in the mix for Detroit Tigers starter Matthew Boyd leading into the trade deadline.

Matthew Boyd is likely to be the most valuable trade piece the Detroit Tigers and will pull in a healthy haul. His multiple years of team control, as well as his 12.0 K/9 ratio, make him a highly sought after commodity for several teams looking to bolster their starting rotations not only this year but for years to come. With that being said, let’s take a look at these teams and see who the Tigers should target in a potential trade.

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