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,

The Chicago Cubs have made their first big free agency acquisition by signing a veteran starter to a two-year deal. Now former Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd and Chicago have agreed to terms on the contract worth $29 million with incentives that can take it up to a total of $30 million.

The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason knowing they wanted to address their rotation, and by extension, the pitching staff. For a group that features young talent but not much experience because of injuries last year,