Cubs To Place Matthew Boyd On Injured List
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 3 due to a left bicep strain, with right-hander Javier Assad being recalled from the minors to start tomorrow's game.
- Boyd showed a drop in fastball velocity from 93.3 mph to 92.2 mph between his first two starts, and although the injury is considered minor, it adds strain to an already depleted rotation.
- The Cubs' rotation is further impacted by Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list recovering from surgery and Cade Horton on the IL with forearm discomfort, creating concerns about pitching depth.
- Assad and Colin Rea are expected to fill rotation spots; Assad has a 3.43 career ERA over 331 innings, while Rea offers versatility between starting and relieving roles with a 3.95 ERA last year.
- The Cubs have limited fallback options beyond Assad and Rea, with relievers on optional assignment and prospects like Jaxon Wiggins still developing and dealing with control issues.
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