Matthew Boyd is seriously injured while playing with his children as the Cubs’ luck somehow turns from bad to worse
It’s surprising, and sad, that the following statement is factually accurate: Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will miss a lot of time being a good father.
The 35-year-old injured his left meniscus while “sitting down to play with his children.” Before Chicago’s matchup with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell revealed that the knee injury will require surgery.
“It’s indescribable,” Counsell said earnestly.
Matthew Boyd #16 of the Chicago Cubs’ top five after being ejected from the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on April 01, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Cubs placed Boyd on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday, though a possible return date is still up in the air.
Boyd last took the mound for the Cubs on May 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago’s 8-4 win, where he gave up four hits and two earned runs in six innings of work. He was expected to make his next start on Friday in the first of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers, but that won’t happen.
Matthew Boyd #16 of the Chicago Cubs looks on as he leaves the game in the fourth inning of the game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day at Wrigley Field on March 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images) (Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)
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As for who the Cubs might give the ball to with Boyd going down with an injury, Counsel had not reached that conclusion as of Wednesday evening.
“I’m not there yet,” Counsell said, according to MLB.com, when asked who would replace Boyd in the rotation. “[We’ll] just think after thursday what we will do. There will be plans, but very loose plans.”
While Counsell’s comments may come across as careless and naive, you can’t blame him, given his team’s horrific injury history this time of year.
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This is the list, as of Thursday, of the pitchers on the Cubs’ injured list: Shelby Miller, Ethan Roberts, Cade Horton, Jordan Wicks, Hunter Harvey, Porter Hodge, Caleb Thielbar, Riley Martin, Justin Steele, and now Boyd.
For those counting at home, that’s 10 pitchers (!!!) in IL for the Cubbies.
Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs reacts during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) (Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
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Despite its depleted bullpen, Chicago continues to win baseball games.
The Cubs have swept the Reds in three straight games, eight straight games overall, and 14 straight inside the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.
