Overview
- Boyd completed a four-inning, scoreless rehab start for High-A South Bend and then threw a 30-pitch bullpen at Citi Field without problems, clearing the way for a big-league return this week.
- The club and Boyd are targeting a start Thursday against the New York Mets, with the plan dependent on weather and final roster decisions.
- Boyd had a left meniscus surgery after going on the injured list on May 6 and briefly experienced shoulder soreness during an earlier rehab outing that the team addressed with a mechanical adjustment.
- Manager Craig Counsell said the priority is to get Boyd on a regular schedule and see two to three consecutive starts before judging his long-term effectiveness and availability.
- Boyd was a 2025 All-Star and logged heavy innings for the Cubs, so his return matters because the rotation has used spot starters while he recovered and his health could materially affect Chicago’s staff depth this season.