Craig Counsell reveals when injured Matthew Boyd will return to mound for Cubs
This was a strange injury for Boyd.
Craig Counsell reveals when injured Matthew Boyd will return to mound for Cubs originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . 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.
MORE : 75% of Mets' infielders named among biggest disappointments in MLB at their positions 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.