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Goes four innings in rehab start Boyd (knee) struck out two batters and allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk across four innings Sunday in a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa.

Impact The southpaw required a meniscectomy on his left knee May 7 but has made a swift recovery from the procedure, as he resumed facing hitters May 22 before receiving the green light to report to Iowa. He tossed 63 pitches (41 strikes) while inducing five swings and misses and averaging 93.1 mph with his four-seamer, which was up about a half-tick from his average over five starts with Chicago (92.5 mph). According to Marquee Sports Network, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he received good feedback from Boyd's rehab start and noted that the lefty is set to rejoin the team in Chicago on Monday. Though Boyd had been expected to make one more rehab start to get further stretched out before returning from the 15-day injured list, the Cubs could elect to activate him early to make an abbreviated start during this weekend's series versus the Giants if he checks out well during his upcoming bullpen session.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled for the first of two rehab starts on Sunday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is scheduled to make the first of what is expected to be two rehab starts for Triple-A Iowa on Sunday

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Making rehab start Sunday Boyd (knee) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw is ready to return to competitive setting a little over three weeks after undergoing a menisectomy on his left knee. Boyd did not need a full repair of his meniscus, and with his assignment to Iowa for his first rehab outing, it seems possible that could beat his initial six-week estimated return timetable. This is Boyd's second IL stint already this season, as he spent time on the shelf in April with a biceps strain.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs RHP Cabrera optimistic after leaving game vs. Brewers with blister on middle finger

Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera is optimistic about making his next start after leaving Wednesday night’s game against Milwaukee because of a blister on his right middle finger

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Cubs reinstate left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar, designate Ty Blach for assignment

The Chicago Cubs reinstated left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar from the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, giving their depleted bullpen a boo...

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Matt Shaw trade destinations: Where Cubs should look for a starting pitching upgrade The Chicago Cubs need reinforcements on the mound with Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd on the IL. Their best bet: trading former No. 1 prospect...

MAY 18 • FANSIDED.COM

Cubs send right-hander Javier Assad to minors to stretch out as a starting pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa to stretch him out as a starting pitcher

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Scheduled to throw off mound Boyd (knee) is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday and is on track for a bullpen session next week, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Boyd successfully underwent menisectomy surgery on his left knee last week, and the veteran right-hander told reporters Friday that it's "all good news" when it comes to his recovery. The recovery timeline for Boyd is six weeks, and if all goes according to plan, he would be back with the Cubs in mid-to-late June.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has had surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Craig Counsell reveals when injured Matthew Boyd will return to mound for Cubs | Sporting News This was a strange injury for Boyd.

MAY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cubs receive encouraging Matthew Boyd injury update after knee surgery The Chicago Cubs remain optimistic Matthew Boyd can return soon after undergoing knee surgery following a surprising injury at home, showing...

MAY 7 • BOLAVIP.COM

Undergoes meniscus surgery Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins said Thursday that Boyd will be sidelined "more than a month for sure" following a left knee partial menisectomy, 104.3 The Score reports.

Impact Hawkins noted that Boyd did not need a full repair of his meniscus, but rather "more of a trimming" of the damaged area. There's no concrete timetable for Boyd's return yet, but Hawkins believes "there's a really good chance" the southpaw is back on the active roster "relatively soon." Jordan Wicks (elbow) and Javier Assad are candidates to grab Boyd's spot in the Cubs' rotation.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs Share That Matthew Boyd's Return Timeline is Better Than Expected Before the Chicago Cubs' third straight walk-off win – yes, you read that right – Craig Counsell shared some scary news. Matthew Boyd suffer...

MAY 7 • SI.COM

Cubs losing Matthew Boyd to injury creates immediate urgency to trade for Sandy Alcantara | Sporting News The Cubs have once again been plagued with an injury to the starting rotation. A move by the front office is desperately needed to continue...

MAY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tracking every Cubs pitching injury and return timeline after Matthew Boyd Is the Cubs pitching staff cursed? It sure feels that way after Matthew Boyd joined an already-full injured list.

MAY 6 • FANSIDED.COM

Cubs win again after Matthew Boyd injures his left knee while sitting down with his kids at home

Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is going to have surgery after he injured his left knee while hanging out with his kids

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Matthew Boyd injury update: Cubs pitcher will have knee surgery The Cubs have lost another starter. Matthew Boyd heads for knee surgery with no timetable, leaving Chicago's rotation in serious trouble.

MAY 6 • USATODAY.COM

Cubs' Matthew Boyd got injured in a childish way, literally | Sporting News Oh man, this one is painful for the Cubbies.

MAY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cubs lefty Boyd placed on IL after suffering fluke injury at home Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd sustained a fluke knee injury at home with his left meniscus, manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday. Boyd has...

MAY 6 • MLB.COM

Placed on 15-day IL The Cubs placed Boyd (knee) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Monday.

Impact The move comes after Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Boyd will undergo surgery to repair an meniscus injury in his left knee. The veteran southpaw's recovery timeline will be more clear once he undergoes the procedure, and there remains a possibility that he will be available to pitch again this season, though that won't likely happen until at least after the All-Star break. Jordan Wicks (elbow) is on a rehab assignment and is inching closer to being activated from the 15-day IL, but the Cubs may have to turn to an arm from Triple-A or a bullpen option like Ben Brown or Javier Assad to fill in for Boyd in the short term.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs pitcher suffered major injury playing with his kids Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd will undergo surgery on his meniscus, a devastating blow to a team looking to win its division for the fir...

MAY 6 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Getting surgery for meniscus injury Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Wednesday that Boyd will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his left knee, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Boyd sustained the injury while playing with his kids rather than during his last start against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, per Rogers. A timeline for Boyd's recovery won't be known until after he undergoes surgery, but he'll likely be out until after the All-Star break and may not be ready to return until the 2027 season. With Boyd slated to go on the IL, the Cubs may move Ben Brown or Javier Assad from the bullpen to the rotation or call up an arm from Triple-A Iowa like Charlie Barnes, at least until Jordan Wicks (elbow) is cleared to return from the 15-day IL.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win over Arizona Boyd (2-1) earned the win Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts across six innings.

Impact It was Boyd's first quality start of the season and the first time he's pitched at least six innings. After getting tagged for seven runs across 8.2 innings in two starts since returning from the injured list, Boyd was able to find some success Sunday. He threw 65 of his 94 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 6.00 with an impressive 31:6 K:BB across 24 innings this season. Boyd's 1.82 FIP entering Sunday suggests he's pitched significantly better than his box-score results. With an impressive 33.7 percent whiff rate, Boyd looks like a pitcher to buy in fantasy.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs activate closer Daniel Palencia from the 15-day injured list

Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated from the 15-day injured list after being sidelined by a left oblique strain

MAY 3 • Associated Press

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