Boyd is more of an upside play for the Cubs than a guarantee of quality innings. When he’s healthy and on the mound, he's been effective.

The Cubs’ goal of lengthening out their rotation this winter has led them to one of baseball’s feel-good stories from down the stretch last season. Matthew Boyd’s comeback from injury helped put Cleveland on the World Series’ doorstep,

Matthew Boyd, who went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA for Cleveland after returning from surgery, has reached a two-year, $29M deal with the Cubs, sources confirmed to ESPN.