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How Matthew Boyd fits into the Cubs' rotation picture

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Ryan Herrera
December 2, 2024
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) reacts after getting the last out of the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers during game two of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field.
Oct 7, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) reacts after getting the last out of the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers during game two of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Going into the offseason, bolstering the pitching staff seemed to be a priority for the Chicago Cubs. Adding to the rotation — a group that finished last season sixth in ERA (3.77) among big league rotations — was a clear way to do that.
It looks like the Cubs have done just that. As first reported by the New York Post's Jon Heyman early Monday morning, left-handed starter Matthew Boyd has reportedly agreed to a deal to move to the North Side.
According to Heyman, Boyd is set to make $29 million over the next two seasons (with incentives that could bump it up to $30 million).

Since the start of the offseason, the expectation became...

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