LHP Matthew Boyd, Cubs finalize 2-year deal
Oct 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees in game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images
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Left-hander Matthew Boyd has landed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, the club confirmed Saturday. MLB.com put the value of the contract at $29 million with up to $1 million more in incentives. Boyd turns 34 in February. Returning from Tommy John surgery, Boyd went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA in eight starts for the Cleveland Guardians in 2024. He struck out 46 batters and walked 13 in 39 2/3 innings. Boyd has a career record of 46-69 with a 4.85 ERA in 182 games (168 starts) with the Toronto Blue Jays (2015), Detroit Tigers (2015-21, 2023), Seattle Mariners (2022) and Guardians. –Field Level Media
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