LHP Matthew Boyd, Cubs finalize 2-year deal

Field Level Media|published: Sat 7th December, 11:52 2024

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Oct 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees in game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

Left-hander Matthew Boyd has landed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, the club confirmed Saturday.

MLB.com put the value of the contract at $29 million with up to $1 million more in incentives.

Boyd turns 34 in February.

Returning from Tommy John surgery, Boyd went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA in eight starts for the Cleveland Guardians in 2024. He struck out 46 batters and walked 13 in 39 2/3 innings.

Boyd has a career record of 46-69 with a 4.85 ERA in 182 games (168 starts) with the Toronto Blue Jays (2015), Detroit Tigers (2015-21, 2023), Seattle Mariners (2022) and Guardians.

--Field Level Media