Cubs’ Matthew Boyd Starts Rehab Assignment for Biceps Injury
Cubs’ Matthew Boyd began a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday while recovering from a biceps injury. The left-hander is closing in on a return after suffering a biceps strain.
Rehab outing details
Boyd worked 3 2/3 innings for Triple-A Iowa at Columbus. He allowed three runs on four hits.
The starter threw 64 pitches, 46 of them strikes. He issued one walk and recorded six strikeouts.
Timeline and team context
Manager Craig Counsell said Boyd could rejoin the Cubs’ rotation as soon as next week. Chicago has upcoming games against the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Boyd, 35, is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts for the Cubs this season. He also allowed three runs in a 2 1/3-inning relief appearance for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
Career snapshot
Across his big-league career, Boyd is 61-78 with a 4.59 ERA. His totals include 215 appearances, 201 of them starts.
He has played for the Toronto Blue Jays (2015), Detroit Tigers (2015-21, 2023), Seattle Mariners (2022), Cleveland Guardians (2024), and the Cubs.
Reporting for Filmogaz.com.
