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Matthew Boyd not set to return this weekend for Cubs after shoulder soreness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:15 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Matthew Boyd not set to return this weekend for Cubs after shoulder soreness

Summary

Matthew Boyd is no longer scheduled to return from the injured list for the Chicago Cubs this weekend against the San Francisco Giants due to shoulder soreness. This setback occurred during a bullpen session at Coors Field, where he experienced discomfort following a workload increase as part of his recovery from a meniscectomy. Boyd, who has made two rehab starts with Triple-A Iowa, aims to throw off the mound over the weekend. The Cubs, currently struggling with rotation injuries, will likely have Javier Assad take Boyd's start.

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Status Watch

•Boyd experienced shoulder soreness during a bullpen session.
•He is recovering from a meniscectomy and had been ahead of schedule.
•Javier Assad is expected to start in Boyd's place against the Giants.
•The Cubs have three starters currently on the injured list.

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12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Matthew Boyd no longer scheduled to return to Chicago Cubs this weekend after experiencing shoulder soreness

What they're saying

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DENVER — So much for the Chicago Cubs rotation getting a needed boost this weekend with the return of left-hander Matthew Boyd. Boyd is no longer scheduled to come off the injured list to start against the San Francisco Giants after experiencing shoulder soreness during his bullpen Tuesday at Coors Field. It represented Boyd’s last step in his return from a meniscectomy that had a ...
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