{"id":6728,"date":"2024-12-03T10:06:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T08:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=6728"},"modified":"2024-12-03T10:06:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T08:06:10","slug":"reports-cubs-sign-left-hander-matthew-boyd-to-2-year-29m-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/reports-cubs-sign-left-hander-matthew-boyd-to-2-year-29m-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Reports: Cubs sign left-hander Matthew Boyd to 2-year, $29M deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Cubs have made a significant addition to their pitching rotation, agreeing to a two-year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.in\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/42736881\/source-cubs-add-matthew-boyd-rotation-2-year-29m-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>$29 million contract<\/a> with veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd. According to sources, the deal, first reported by the <em>New York Post<\/em>, includes a $5 million signing bonus, annual salaries of $7.5 million in 2025 and $14.5 million in 2026.<\/p><p>He also has a mutual option for 2027 valued at $15 million with a $2 million buyout. Boyd could earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses based on innings pitched.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A comeback story: Boyd&rsquo;s 2023 season and postseason impact<\/h2><p>After recovering from Tommy John surgery, Boyd signed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/guardians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Cleveland Guardians<\/a> midseason in 2023. He quickly proved his worth, going 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA across eight starts. His postseason performance was equally impressive, allowing just one run while striking out 14 batters over 11 2\/3 innings in three starts. <\/p><p>Boyd&rsquo;s season debut came against his future team, the Cubs, on August 13, where he pitched 5 1\/3 innings of one-run ball.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cubs, LHP Matthew Boyd reportedly agree to 2-year deal per <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLBNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@MLBNetwork<\/a> insider <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonHeyman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@JonHeyman<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BJmLTEx3ey\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/BJmLTEx3ey<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MLB (@MLB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLB\/status\/1863566329011163263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>December 2, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Boyd&rsquo;s ability to bounce back from injuries and deliver consistent results has made him a valuable asset. His slider continues to generate a high whiff rate, and opponents struggled against his four-seam fastball, batting just .150 last season. <\/p><p>His overall ERA of 1.85, factoring in his minor league appearances, underscores his sharpness throughout the year.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Boyd fits into the Cubs&rsquo; rotation plans<\/h2><p>The Cubs are looking to bolster their rotation after finishing second in the NL Central for two consecutive seasons. Boyd joins a solid lineup of left-handed talent, including Justin Steele, <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/2024-all-mlb-award-winners-juan-soto-shohei-ohtani-aaron-judge-headline-first-team-honorees-helsley-marte-among-top-winners\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Shota Imanaga<\/a>, and Jameson Taillon. <\/p><p>This strategic move aligns with the Cubs&rsquo; focus on utilizing Wrigley Field&rsquo;s lefty-friendly conditions. A study by <em><a href=\"https:\/\/northsidebaseball.com\/news-rumors\/chicago-cubs\/a-stark-and-surprisingly-important-wrigley-field-park-effect-hiding-in-not-so-plain-sight-r1129\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>North Side Baseball<\/a><\/em> highlighted how left-handed pitchers have thrived at Wrigley, benefiting from unique visual and atmospheric factors.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LHP Matthew Boyd has reportedly signed with the Chicago Cubs. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TWX7jp9Sh5\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/TWX7jp9Sh5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLBNetwork\/status\/1863502359818567711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>December 2, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Boyd&rsquo;s deal signals Chicago&rsquo;s trust in mid-tier acquisitions to strengthen their roster while managing financial constraints. With Cody Bellinger&rsquo;s $27.5 million player option impacting payroll flexibility, Boyd&rsquo;s signing represents a calculated investment to maintain competitiveness without breaking the bank.<\/p><p>At 33, Boyd brings experience and resilience to a Cubs rotation that balances proven starters with young talent waiting in the wings. His comeback story, combined with his recent postseason success, adds depth and reliability to Chicago&rsquo;s pitching staff as they aim to challenge for the NL Central crown in 2024.<\/p><p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/reports-mets-sign-rhp-frankie-montas-to-two-year-34-million-deal\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Reports: Mets sign RHP Frankie Montas to two-year, $34 million deal<\/a><\/p><p>Picture: &copy; David Dermer-Imagn Images<\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew Boyd joins Cubs on 2-year, $29M contract for 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[1261,1260,1264,1262,1259,1263],"class_list":["post-6728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb","tag-29m-deal","tag-2-year","tag-cubs-sign-matthew-boyd","tag-lefty-matthew-boyd","tag-matthew-boyd","tag-matthew-boyd-cubs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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