Boyd pitched five scoreless innings in Friday's spring training win over the Braves. He allowed three hits and struck out five.
Boyd continues to do everything he can to lock down the No. 5 spot in the rotation. He has a 2.49 ERA this spring with 21 strikeouts and zero walks. "He continues to pitch consistently well," manager Brad Ausmus told Jason Beck of MLB.com. "As well as anyone in camp." Boyd is battling veteran Anibal Sanchez for the spot.