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    Matthew Boyd

    MatthewBoyd

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #16
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 223 lbs
    • Birthdate
      2/2/1991 (35)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Mercer Island, WA
    • Status
      15-Day IL

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      2-1
      Tied-111th
    • ERA
      6.00
    • K
      31
      132nd
    • WHIP
      1.29
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      Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery

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      Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery
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        Cubs' Boyd hurt playing with kids, set for surgery

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          Cubs All-Star Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phils

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            Boyd latest Cubs starting pitcher to be put on IL

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