Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd likely to have surgery after injuring left knee Wednesday at his home
Chicago Sun-Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs, despite a strong winning streak, suffered a setback as starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was diagnosed with a meniscus issue in his left knee, likely requiring surgery and an extended injured list stay.
- Boyd’s injury occurred unexpectedly while playing with his children at home, and he had an MRI on Wednesday; the exact recovery timeline will be clearer post-surgery.
- The Cubs face challenges in their pitching rotation, already dealing with injuries to starters Justin Steele and Cade Horton, prompting speculation about potential roster moves or calling up bullpen arms like Javier Assad.
- Right-handed reliever Trent Thornton was promoted from Triple-A to replace Boyd on the roster, while pitcher Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment.
- On a positive note, Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 27 games, marking the longest streak by a Cub since 2012, and the second-longest active streak in Major League Baseball.
