Cubs All-Star Matthew Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phillies

CHICAGO — Cubs Left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has missed three weeks with a biceps pressure, will begin Wednesday towards Philadelphia, supervisor Craig Counsell stated Tuesday.

Boyd is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two begins this season. He was roughed up by Washington in Chicago’s March 26 opener, yielding six runs in 3⅔ innings. He rebounded by permitting one earned run and placing out 10 in 5⅔ innings towards the Los Angeles Angels on April 1 earlier than happening the 15-day injured checklist.

Boyd was named an All-Star for the primary time final season, his first with the Cubs. The 35-year-old was 14-8 with a 3.21 ERA over 31 begins and 179⅔ innings.

Counsell additionally stated nearer Daniel Palencia had an MRI that confirmed he has a gentle left lat pressure. The damage landed Palencia on the 15-day IL, retroactive to April 14. He may resume throwing as early as later this week and pitch once more in early May.

“He’s responding very well right now,” Counsell stated earlier than Tuesday’s sport towards the Phillies.

Palencia is 1-0 with one save and hasn’t allowed a run in 5 innings. The 26-year-old was 1-6 with 22 saves and a couple of.91 ERA in 2025.

Relief Porter Hodge He underwent reconstructive proper elbow surgical procedure that included a brace on Monday, Counsell stated. The timeline for his restoration is 12 to 14 months.