The Chicago Cubs made their first major financial commitment of the offseason on Monday morning when they signed left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd to a two-year

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Free-agent pitcher Matthew Boyd agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Sources told ESPN, the New York Post and The Athletic about the pact on Monday. Boyd, 33, went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA over eight starts last season for the Cleveland Guardians. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023.

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.