Matthew Boyd Expected to Become Free Agent as Cubs Move On

Following a 2026 season filled with injuries and a 3.91 ERA across 22 starts, Matthew Boyd is expected to hit free agency as the Chicago Cubs will likely decline his $15 million mutual option for 2027, opting for a $2 million buyout. Boyd recorded a career-best 3.21 ERA and an All-Star appearance in 2025 with Chicago and led MLB in pickoffs for the second straight year with six in 2026.