Cubs’ $29 Million All-Star Breaks Silence After Surprise Injury Setback

BusinessSportsMoneyCubs’ $29 Million All-Star Breaks Silence After Surprise Injury SetbackByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) walks off the field during a MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants, on Augest 26, 2025, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Trinity Machan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 season counting on veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd to provide stability near the top of their rotation. After earning his first All-Star selection in 2025 and helping the club return to the postseason, Boyd appeared positioned to play another significant role in Chicago's playoff aspirations.Instead, the season has been marked by frustration and interruptions. The 35-year-old already spent time on the injured list earlier this year with a biceps strain, forcing the Cubs to navigate portions of the schedule without one of their most experienced starters.Shortly after that, Boyd returned to the injured list with a knee injury.“Boyd's knee started bothering him while he was playing with his kids at home,” the Associated Press reported. “Boyd agreed to a $29 million, two-year contract with Chicago in December 2024. He went 14-8 with a 3.21 ERA in 31 starts last year, making the NL All-Star team and helping the Cubs reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020.”ForbesBrewers 2-Time All-Star Issues Apology For ‘Distraction’ After MLB PunishmentBy Peter ChawagaChicago Cubs’ Matthew Boyd Breaks Silence After Freak Injury SetbackAnd now the veteran pitcher has shed light on the surprising circumstances behind that latest...