ARLINGTON, Texas — It defies logical explanation.
On the eve of injured starting pitcher Matt Manning's return to the rotation, lefty Matthew Boyd had to leave his start Monday after just 15 pitches. Boyd, who missed most of last season rehabbing from flexor tendon surgery in his left arm, experienced discomfort in his left elbow.
An inning later, reliever Will Vest walked off the field with trainer Ryne Eubanks. He tweaked his right knee on the 17th pitch of his outing.
