Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd underwent knee surgery for a partial meniscus tear sustained while playing with his kids. He is expected to miss approximately six weeks.

Key points

Matthew Boyd had surgery for a partial meniscus tear.
He is expected to miss about six weeks.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell discussed Boyd's recovery timeline.
Boyd joins other injured starters on the Cubs' roster.
The Cubs are considering options to fill Boyd's starting position.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd had surgery Thursday to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks. “It's kind of the minor meniscus surgery so we know he's going to miss a month, six weeks,” Counsell said ahead of his team's game against the Cincinnati Reds. “Probably closer to six weeks with getting it ramped back up. That's what we're hopeful for. Obviously, we'll see how it all goes and I think the important thing is how much time do we miss throwing. That's probably the biggest thing right here. The knee is going to recover pretty quickly, but how much throwing down time do we have to take?” Boyd, 35, injured the knee on Wednesday. The left-hander joins starters Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks on the injured list. Horton (elbow) is out for the season while Steele (elbow) is not expected back until the second half. Counsell said he had yet to decide how to fill the the scheduled start for Boyd (2-1, 6.00 ERA) on Friday at the Texas Rangers. and Ben Brown are both potential options to enter the rotation. “We're just trying to think about the innings puzzle moving forward here," Counsell said. "And then you're also just trying to consider what's next. You have to play that game, unfortunately. You always have to play that game: What do we do if something else happens? We just have to make sure we're covered there. ... I don't think we have anybody completely stretched out as a starter right now. So that's what I'm talking about, the puzzle. We're just going to have to put that together. We'll just see what we get there on that day and what that means.” The Cubs recalled reliever from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday and made another bullpen swap Thursday, recalling and designating for assignment. Martin allowed three runs in the ninth inning Wednesday night as the Cubs blew a 4-2 lead before coming back to on a walk-off walk in the 10th — their third straight walk-off win, 14th straight win at home and eighth straight overall. Martin had a 10.80 ERA in seven appearances. Thornton pitched a scoreless 10th to pick up the win in his debut with the Cubs. Hollowell, 28, had a 2.25 ERA in six appearances at Iowa. The Cubs close out a four-game series with the Reds on Thursday, with (3-2, 2.40) facing (3-2, 5.09). \\_ AP MLB:

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What type of knee injury did Matthew Boyd suffer?

Matthew Boyd suffered a partial meniscus tear in his left knee.

How long will Matthew Boyd be out after his surgery?

Matthew Boyd is expected to miss about six weeks following his surgery.

Who will replace Matthew Boyd in the Cubs' starting rotation?

Javier Assad and Ben Brown are potential options to fill Matthew Boyd's spot in the starting rotation.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

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