Matthew Boyd To Undergo Meniscus Surgery
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd will undergo surgery for a meniscus injury in his left knee, with an uncertain recovery timeline; he has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
- Right-hander Trent Thornton was promoted to replace Boyd on the roster, while left-hander Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot.
- Boyd's injury is unexpected, as he pitched six innings recently, and was initially diagnosed after experiencing pain playing with his children; his absence adds to the Cubs' pitching challenges following other injuries to Cade Horton and Justin Steele.
- The Cubs' rotation, already depleted, may turn to Javier Assad or other minor league pitchers to fill Boyd's spot, though options are limited due to performance and readiness concerns.
- Thornton, signed on a minor league deal after recovering from a torn Achilles, provides bullpen depth but cannot be optioned to the minors without consent due to his service time; Barnes, with limited MLB experience this year, now faces uncertainty through the DFA process.
