Matthew Boyd Injured, Javier Assad Steps In

0:00On April 6th, the Chicago Cubs just placed lefty starter Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 3rd, due to a left, by substrain. They're bringing up right-hander, Javier Assad, to take his spot and start Tuesday against the raise down in St. Petersburg. Boyd's early season got rocky, with the 6.75 ERA over two starts. One rough opening day, where he gave up six runs and three and two thirds. Innings, but he bounced back strong last Wednesday against the Angels, fanning 10 over 5 and 2 thirds, while allowing just one earn run. This injury hits hard for the 35-year-old Boyd, whose battled nagging issues across 12 big league seasons, including his first All-Star. Not last year after logging a career high, 179 and 2 thirds innings. For the Cubs, it's another setback after parking Younggun Kate Horton on the I.L. over the weekend, with a right forearm strain. Assad stepping in, fresh off two triple A, starts at Iowa, where he posted a 9.00 ERA in seven innings, but he impressed last season.

1:04With Chicago, going 3.65 over eight appearances, seven of them starts. The Cubs rotation keeps shuffling, but Assad gets his shot to steady the ship against Tampa Bay, keeping eye on how he handles the pressure. MLB news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Cory with the story.