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Goes just deep enough to nab win Boyd (3-1) earned the win over San Diego on Tuesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out two batters over five-plus innings.

Impact Boyd made just his second appearance since returning from a lengthy absence due to injuries to his knee and shoulder, and he was limited to 76 pitches for a second straight start. That was enough to get him through five-plus innings, however, and consequently allowed him to get his third victory of the campaign. The left-hander was knocked for two long balls and departed having allowed two runners to reach base without recording an out in the sixth, but Javier Assad was able to get out of the jam without letting either inherited runner score. Boyd has been fairly effective so far since coming off the IL, yielding three runs across 9.2 frames with a 6:4 K:BB across his two starts. He's lined up to next face the Orioles in Baltimore.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki hits game-ending single off Miller as the Cubs beat the Padres 3-2

Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single off Mason Miller in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-2

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rusty but effective in return Boyd allowed four hits and issued four walks while striking out four batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Boyd made his return after missing over seven weeks due to a knee injury and subsequent shoulder issue. The lefty kept New York off the scoreboard, though he struggled with his control, throwing just 46 of 76 pitches for strikes and issuing four free passes. Boyd did, however, get a hearty 14 whiffs and recorded big outs when needed, twice stranding a runner on third base. He was understandably on a limited pitch count following the lengthy absence and may need a few more outings before he's ready for a full workload. The veteran hurler's next start is tentatively slated to be against the Padres in Chicago.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Activated ahead of Thursday's start The Cubs activated Boyd (shoulder/knee) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Boyd will make his return to the Cubs' rotation Thursday with a start in Queens against the Mets. The left-hander has not started a game at the big-league level since early May, as he's been shelved by meniscus surgery and later because of shoulder soreness. Boyd tossed 59 pitches over four innings in his final rehab start, so his workload will be limited Thursday.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 24 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs add 2 more pitchers to injured list with Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera

Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera were placed on the injured list Wednesday, delivering two more blows for the pitching-depleted Chicago Cubs

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Confirmed to return Thursday Boyd (shoulder/knee) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Thursday's game against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Cubs manager Craig Counsell previously noted that Boyd would rejoin the rotation this week, and now the specific date has been confirmed. Boyd has been sidelined since early May, first due to meniscus surgery and later because of shoulder soreness. He threw 59 pitches over four innings in his final rehab start, so Boyd will likely be somewhat limited Thursday from a workload perspective.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd ready to return from IL Thursday after shrugging off ailments NEW YORK -- Look for Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd to be back in the rotation this week. After a rehab start for High-A South Bend in which...

JUNE 22 • MLB.COM

Rejoining rotation this week Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Boyd's (shoulder/knee) next start will be in the majors, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact As long as inclement weather doesn't force the Cubs to alter their rotation, Boyd appears poised to start Thursday's game on the road against the Mets. The veteran left-hander has been shelved since early May, first due to meniscus surgery and later because of shoulder soreness. He's collected a 6.00 ERA and 31:6 K:BB over 24 innings covering five starts for the Cubs this season.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in four-inning rehab start Boyd (shoulder/knee) struck out seven and allowed two hits and no walks over four scoreless innings Saturday in a rehab start with High-A South Bend

Impact Boyd covered 59 pitches (40 strikes) in the appearance, his first in the minors in two weeks after he experienced renewed soreness in his left shoulder coming out of a June 6 start with Triple-A Iowa. The southpaw was initially placed on the 15-day injured list May 6 after requiring a meniscectomy for his left knee, but he's since healed up from that procedure and appears to be bouncing back well from the minor setback with his shoulder. Per MLB.com, Boyd will rejoin the Cubs and will throw a bullpen session in New York on Monday, and if all goes well, he could be reinstated from the IL to make his next start with the big club Thursday against the Mets or during its weekend series in Milwaukee.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd gets rehab back underway with 4 scoreless frames in High-A Matthew Boyd tossed four scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in his first rehab start for High-A South Bend on Saturday night. Boyd thre...

JUNE 21 • MLB.COM

Restarting assignment Saturday Boyd (knee/shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact The location of Boyd's rehab outing has yet to be announced, but it will be his first game action since he suffered a setback in his shoulder following his June 6 outing at Triple-A Iowa. It's also unknown whether Saturday will mark the left-hander's final rehab outing. If it is, he would be lined up to make his return to the Cubs' rotation June 25 against the Mets.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Tuesday Boyd (knee/shoulder) will throw an up-down bullpen session Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Cubs will make a decision about next steps for Boyd after the bullpen session. Boyd had been slated to rejoin the big-league rotation this past weekend following last month's meniscus surgery, but that was scrapped after he developed left shoulder soreness after a bullpen session. Following the setback, it seems likely that the Cubs will ask Boyd to make another rehab start. However, more clarity on that front will be available after Tuesday's session.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Friday Manager Craig Counsell said that Boyd (shoulder/knee) played catch without issue Friday, and the Cubs are hoping that the left-hander can progress "rapidly," MLB.com reports.

Impact After building up his pitch count to 80 in his second rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on June 6 while working his way back from a left knee meniscectomy, Boyd appeared poised to return from the 15-day injured list this weekend. However, after he reported shoulder soreness following a bullpen session Tuesday, the Cubs opted to delay his return. Boyd's ability to resume throwing just a few days later suggests the shoulder issue isn't a major concern, but he'll still need to complete another bullpen session without any discomfort before the Cubs sign off on activating him. The Cubs will next require a fifth starter Wednesday versus the Rockies at Wrigley Field, and Javier Assad would be in line to get the ball that day if Boyd isn't cleared to pitch by then.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd's comeback from knee surgery delayed by shoulder soreness DENVER – In the wake of Jameson Taillon landing on the injured list on Tuesday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell at least pointed to Matthew Boyd...

JUNE 11 • MLB.COM

Won't start during weekend Boyd (knee) will no longer return from the injured list to start against the Giants this weekend after reporting shoulder soreness following his latest rehab start Saturday at Trip...

Impact Boyd threw another bullpen session Tuesday and didn't quite feel right afterward, so the Cubs will slow down the 35-year-old's recovery and delay his return from the injured list. It's unknown exactly how far his setback will push back his return, though a clearer picture could emerge once he begins to ramp up his rehab again. Meanwhile, Javier Assad figures to be a top candidate to start in Boyd's place after pitching 6.1 shutout innings out of the bullpen Sunday.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 8 • MLB.COM

Due back in rotation next weekend Boyd (knee) has completed his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa and is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of the Cubs' three-game series in...

Impact Boyd made his second and final start with Iowa on Saturday, yielding five earned runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and one walk while striking out five over five innings. Though Boyd's command was a bit off during the start, more important was the fact that he was able to build up to 83 pitches while steering clear of any setbacks with his left knee. The southpaw has been limited to just five starts with the Cubs this season while having missed three weeks in April due to a biceps strain and another four weeks due to the meniscectomy he required May 7, but his impending return from the shelf comes at an especially convenient time with Jameson Taillon set to go on the IL after straining his hamstring Sunday. Boyd should slide right into Taillon's spot in the rotation when it comes up again Friday or Saturday.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip

Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago’s rotation by next weekend

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Cubs president Jed Hoyer says talented team will break out of slump, but needs to do so soon

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer isn’t panicking over his team’s protracted slump so far this season

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs' rotation

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

May have final rehab start Saturday Boyd (knee) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact If the rehab start goes well for Boyd on Saturday, he will rejoin Chicago afterwords. The southpaw made his most recent rehab start Sunday, when he allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts across four innings.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 1 • SI.COM

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