Craig Counsell reveals when injured Matthew Boyd will return to mound for Cubs

TL;DR

Matthew Boyd of the Chicago Cubs has been placed on the injured list due to a left meniscus injury sustained while playing with his children. Surgery is required for his recovery.

Key points

Matthew Boyd placed on injured list
Injury caused by playing with his kids
Surgery required for left meniscus injury

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Chicago Cubs left-handed starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was placed on the injured list yesterday for one of the weirdest reasons.

The veteran suffered a left meniscus injury while playing with his kids on the ground. Surgery is required.

“It’s kind of unexplainable,” Counsell told MLB.com's Jordan Bastian on Wednesday.

How long will Boyd be out for?

"Craig Counsell called Matthew Boyd’s surgery 'minor, ' and they’re hopeful he will miss around 6 weeks," Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reported Thursday.

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This is good news for the Cubs. A six-week timeline could have Boyd back on the field by mid-June. He was Chicago's Opening Day starter and threw a career high 179.2 innings with a 3.21 ERA in 2025.

Q&A

When will Matthew Boyd return to the Cubs after his injury?

The exact timeline for Matthew Boyd's return has not been specified, but he will undergo surgery for his left meniscus injury.

What caused Matthew Boyd's left meniscus injury?

Matthew Boyd suffered his left meniscus injury while playing with his kids on the ground, which has been described as an unusual incident.

How does Matthew Boyd's injury impact the Chicago Cubs' pitching rotation?

Matthew Boyd's injury will likely require adjustments to the Cubs' pitching rotation as they manage his absence during recovery.