"Boyd, who turned 35 last month, tossed a career-high 179 1/3 innings with the Cubs last season. He worked to a strong 3.21 ERA with a slightly below-average 21.4% strikeout rate but a terrific 5.8% walk rate. Boyd is entering the second season of a two-year, $29MM contract."
"By sending Dean to Triple-A to begin the season, the Cubs made it quite likely that they'll open the season with a current non-roster veteran holding a bench spot as a reserve outfielder. Former top prospect Kevin Alcántara remains in big league camp and is on the 40-man roster, but he has an option year left."
Matthew Boyd, 35, returns to the Cubs as Opening Day starter following his World Baseball Classic participation. He'll be followed by Cade Horton, Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, and Shota Imanaga in the rotation, with righties Javier Assad and others as 40-man alternatives. Boyd pitched 179 1/3 innings last season with a 3.21 ERA and strong 5.8% walk rate. He's in year two of a two-year, $29MM contract earning $14.5MM in 2026 with incentive opportunities. The Cubs optioned lefties Luke Little and Ryan Rolison plus outfielder Justin Dean to Triple-A, making it likely a veteran non-roster outfielder will serve as reserve. Notable non-roster outfielders include Dylan Carlson, Michael Conforto, and Chas McCormick.
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