Matthew Boyd set to return to Cubs rotation after rehab assignment
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend after completing a minor league rehab assignment. Boyd, an All-Star in 2025, is recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee, an injury sustained while at home on May 4. He had a five-inning rehab start at Triple-A Iowa, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out seven. His return will bolster a rotation that has struggled with injuries this season. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Boyd will be active during the upcoming road trip, which includes a series against Colorado.
- •Boyd completed a five-inning rehab start at Triple-A Iowa.
- •He is recovering from surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee.
- •Boyd has made only five starts in 2026 with a 6.00 ERA.
- •The Cubs are scheduled to face the Rockies in a three-game series.
- •Dansby Swanson is being held out of the lineup to address batting struggles.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs' Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip
- 1:35 AMESPN MLB — Boyd expected to return to Cubs rotation on trip
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip
"Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend. Boyd, an All-Star in 2025, is coming back from a second stint on the injured list this season. Boyd was in the Cubs’ clubhouse before their game Sunday night against San Francisco.
"Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend.
"Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago’s rotation soon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:38 PMCubs' Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip
Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago’s rotation soon.
- ESPN MLBJun 8, 2026, 1:35 AMBoyd expected to return to Cubs rotation on trip
Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:10 AMCubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip
Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend. Boyd, an All-Star in 2025, is coming back from a second stint on the injured list this season. Boyd was in the Cubs’ clubhouse before their game Sunday night against San Francisco.
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