Because he is making $7.5 million this season and is sporting a 4.93 ERA, Byrd is certainly a candidate to pass through waivers and get dealt to a contender in August if the Indians can't find any takers now. But his recent improvement -- three straight quality starts -- along with the veteran presence he brings to a clubhouse and his playoff success all might make him attractive to a team like the Rockies or Dodgers in the season's final months.

Because he is making $7.5 million this season and is sporting a 4.93 ERA, Byrd is certainly a candidate to pass through waivers and get dealt to a contender in August if the Indians can't find any takers now. But his recent improvement -- three straight quality starts -- the veteran presence he brings to a clubhouse and his past playoff success all might make him attractive to a team like the Rockies or Dodgers in the season's final months.

ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports Cleveland Indians SP Paul Byrd is unlikely to be dealt before the deadline.

Paul Byrd told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he heard the Yankees and Rockies were interested in acquiring him. "I think there are some teams interested, but I don't know if anything will get done," said Byrd.Byrd hasn't been very good this year, but he wouldn't be a bad add for a team needing help at the back end of their rotation.

Paul Byrd said he heard the Yankees and Rockies were interested in his services. Unlike Jarrod Washburn, Byrd isn't under contract for next year. He also won both of his postseason starts last year, which has to make him somewhat attractive despite his struggles this year. He remains a strong candidate to go.Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer Related: Rockies, Yankees

Paul Byrd might be in the sites of the Dodgers, according to a report on Newsday.No further information was given in the report. Byrd is just 5-10 on the year with simply middling ratios (4.93 ERA, 1.36 WHIP), but a move to the NL would likely boost his value a bit, especially if he were to work in a pitchers' park like the one at Chavez Ravine.

The Indians, who have already dealt staff ace CC Sabathia and infielder Casey Blake, have long been willing to listen to offers for the 37-year-old Byrd, but finding a taker hasn't been easy. Byrd, who is in the final year of a three-year contract with the Tribe, has struggled mightily this season, serving up an AL-leading 23 home runs. Contending teams in need of a back-end starter for the stretch run might find value in the veteran right-hander.

An absolute gem from Byrd, who's surrendered three earned runs or fewer in three straight starts. Despite a rough outing at month's start, the veteran right-hander finishes July with a respectable 3.70 ERA over 24 1/3 frames, a vast improvement over the ugly 7.47 mark he posted in June. He's a viable spot-start option when he next gets the ball, Aug. 2 against the Twins in Minnesota.

Paul Byrd pitched 7 2/3 innings of shutout ball as the Indians blanked the Tigers on Monday night. Edward Mujica pitched 1 1/3 innings to complete the shutout. Byrd allowed just four hits and didn't allow one runner to get past second base. The win was his second in a row, the first time he's managed that all season. He's 5-10 with a 4.93 ERA on the season.

Paul Byrd was exceptional against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. In 7.2 innings he allowed no runs, four hits and walked three.Byrd no doubt increased his attractiveness to potential trade partners. The Indians would like to deal their aging pitcher for some prospects, but he had not been having a good season. Monday's start no doubt inspired some more confidence in him. Still, its hard to ignore the fact that he's given up 23 home runs in 115 innings this season.

The Cleveland Indians want pitcher Paul Byrd to fly away so they can acquire some prospects in a trade, according to ESPN.com. Though the Indians are giving it their best effort, nobody seems to be interested at the moment.Byrd hasn't been quite as horrific as his 4-10, 5.28 ERA might indicate, but he's still been bad and does not belong on fantasy teams anywhere.

That's back-to-back solid performances for Byrd, who's rebounded impressively after failing to post a quality start in five straight outings from June 11-July 4. That said, the veteran right-hander maintains a shaky 5.28 ERA over 107 1/3 innings this season, making him a risky option when he next toes the rubber on July 27, at home against the Twins.

Byrd picks up fourth win with solid outing

Paul Byrd held the Angels to one run over 5.1 innings on Monday and improved to 4-10. The veteran right-hander scattered nine hits, walked two, and struck out five.Byrd was awful in his six starts leading into the All-Star break, and this one good showing doesn't really get him back on our good side.

Byrd has mild success with new windup

Indians' Byrd gives up six runs in loss