Goldeyes' Boyd named American Association Pitcher of the Week

Winnipeg Goldeyes right-hander Luke Boyd has been named American Association Pitcher of the Week. Photo: Mathieu Ferrand, Winnipeg Goldeyes

August 3, 2026

By Jason Young

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, MAN. – Winnipeg Goldeyes ace Luke Boyd was named the American Association’s Pitcher of the Week for the period ending August 2.

Boyd delivered a gem in his lone start of the week, leading the Goldeyes to a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Monarchs at Legends Field. The right-hander pitched eight innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out eight.

The 28-year-old is 7-3 this season with a 4.31 earned run average and 46 strikeouts. His 77 1/3 innings pitched are the most on the staff.

Now in his second season with Winnipeg, Boyd re-signed with the club on January 14 after making 17 starts in 2025. He posted a 5-10 record with a 4.53 ERA over 95 1/3 innings.

The Ojai, California, native was originally selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 38th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, but chose to return to college. He re-entered the draft in 2021 and was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 17th round.

Boyd spent three seasons in the Padres’ organization, reaching High-A with the Fort Wayne TinCaps in 2021 and 2022.

He joined the Cleburne Railroaders in 2023, playing under current Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins. Boyd spent parts of three seasons with Cleburne and also made a stop with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in 2024.

Boyd has compiled a career record of 22-22 with a 4.60 ERA in 118 appearances, including 44 starts.

The Goldeyes were off Monday before opening a four-game series against the Chicago Dogs with a doubleheader Tuesday. The twin bill, consisting of two seven-inning games, was made necessary after the contest originally scheduled for July 5 at Impact Field in Rockford, Illinois, was rained out.

The opener is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Winnipeg will send Boyd to the mound, while Chicago will counter with fellow right-hander Brendan Roberts.

The nightcap will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. The Goldeyes have not announced their starter, while the Dogs are expected to turn to right-hander Dwayne Marshall.