Matthew Boyd Explains Meniscus Tear as Cubs Plan Quick Rehab Return

His account clears up earlier reports about the injury and paves the way for a rehab outing that could return him to the rotation soon.

Overview

Boyd said he felt a pop in his knee while squatting near his son and stressed on the Foul Territory podcast that his children did not cause the injury.
The lefty sustained the meniscus injury at home on May 6 and underwent a minor cleanup procedure the following day.
Boyd has been throwing in rehab and is scheduled to make a short rehab outing this weekend with the club expecting to reinstate him to the rotation if that outing goes well.
His likely return matters because the Cubs’ staff is shorthanded after Cade Horton’s season-ending injury, Justin Steele’s delayed comeback, and additional time lost by Jordan Wicks.
Boyd, 35, followed a strong 2025 All-Star season but has had his 2026 campaign disrupted by an April arm issue and the May knee problem, so a quick, healthy return would restore innings and ease roster strain.