Matthew Boyd Lands on 15-Day IL With Left Bicep Strain

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list due to a left bicep strain, further straining the team's early-season pitching rotation. Boyd, who recently pitched for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March—where he allowed three earned runs and two home runs over 2 1/3 innings—will now begin a recovery period. The Cubs have recalled Javier Assad to fill the vacancy on the roster as they navigate this challenging stretch for their pitching staff.