Cubs' Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he expected Matthew Boyd to miss about six weeks.
CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd had surgery 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? ” 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) at the Texas Rangers.