Overview
- Boyd, who underwent a partial meniscectomy on Thursday after hurting his left knee while playing with his children, was placed on the 15‑day injured list.
- Manager Craig Counsell described the procedure as minor and said the working outlook is about a month to six weeks before ramp‑up, while GM Carter Hawkins said it will not be this month.
- Following the IL move, Chicago selected right‑hander Trent Thornton from Triple‑A Iowa and designated lefty Charlie Barnes for assignment, then on Thursday recalled Gavin Hollowell and DFA’d Corbin Martin.
- The rotation must lean on Shota Imanaga, Edward Cabrera, Jameson Taillon, Javier Assad and Colin Rea as the staff pieces together innings and decides who covers Boyd’s next turn.
- The setback comes as Cade Horton is out for the year after elbow surgery and Justin Steele’s return from Tommy John rehab has been delayed, though the first‑place Cubs have kept winning and could consider more moves if health issues persist.