Boyd joined the Cubs last season, making the All-Star Game for the first time in his career. He had a 3.21 ERA and 3.4 fWAR, both the best marks he has ever posted. One of the most impressive aspects of his 2025 campaign was Boyd's health. He had struggled to stay on the field in past years, throwing just 201.5 innings between 2021 and 2024.
The early part of the season is when boards tend to evolve the fastest. Conference play is ramping up, high school circuits are gaining momentum across the country, and every weekend seems to introduce a handful of new names that evaluators and scouts suddenly can't stop talking about.
George Mason is a 3.5-point favorite to move one step closer to an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The over/under in the matchup is set at 142.5.