Matthew Boyd Sidelined 6 Weeks Following Meniscus Surgery

Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd successfully underwent a partial menisectomy on his left meniscus after sustaining an injury while playing with his children. While General Manager Carter Hawkins initially stated Boyd would be sidelined for at least one month, manager Craig Counsell later clarified that the recovery timeline is expected to be approximately six weeks. The procedure provides much-needed clarity on the pitcher's status following the unexpected and unusual off-field incident.