Boyd is more of an upside play for the Cubs than a guarantee of quality innings. When he’s healthy and on the mound, he's been effective.

Matthew Boyd, who went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA for Cleveland after returning from surgery, has reached a 2-year, $29M deal with the Cubs, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Cubs’ goal of lengthening out their rotation this winter has led them to one of baseball’s feel-good stories from down the stretch last season. Matthew Boyd’s comeback from injury helped put Cleveland on the World Series’ doorstep,