Matthew Boyd was signed to a two-year, $29 million deal to bolster the Cubs' rotation. Despite posting a strong ERA of 2.72 in 2024, it came from a limited sample size of just 39 2/3 innings, and he has not pitched 100 or more innings in a season since 2019. The Cubs' rotation allows them to manage his workload effectively, provided he remains healthy.

Matthew Boyd has been brought in to replace Kyle Hendricks in the Cubs' rotation after Hendricks signed with the Los Angeles Angels. This move indicates the Cubs' strategy to bolster their pitching staff as they explore options to acquire Roki Sasaki.

Matthew Boyd signed a two-year, $29 million deal with the Cubs, reflecting the inflated market for starting pitchers. His recent performance and injury history raise questions about his long-term viability as a reliable rotation option.

Matthew Boyd has joined the Cubs' rotation after finalizing a two-year, $29 million contract, adding depth and experience to the pitching staff as the team looks to improve following another missed playoff season.

Matthew Boyd has joined the Cubs on a two-year contract worth $29 million, adding depth to their rotation as they look to improve following a season that saw them miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.