Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd injures his left knee while sitting down with his kids at home
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is going to have surgery after he injured his left knee while hanging out with his kids on Wednesday. Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out. “Obviously it's unexpected news," Counsell said.
“We're going to have to fill in around him, for sure. That's going to be our task. ” Boyd was placed on the 15-day injured list before Chicago's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Right-hander Trent Thornton was brought up from Triple-A Iowa, and left-hander Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment. The 35-year-old Boyd, who started for the Cubs on opening day, is 2-1 with a 6. 00 ERA.
He was activated from the 15-day IL on April 22 after being sidelined by a biceps strain . Counsell said Boyd got hurt when he sat down with his kids and got back up. “It happened very innocently, and he woke up this morning a healthy player.
... So he’s just trying to kind of process it,” Counsell said, “and get all the information from the doctors and figure out what’s next. ” The loss of Boyd is a major blow for NL Central-leading Chicago, which had won seven in a row and 17 of 20 overall going into the matchup with Cincinnati.