The Chicago Cubs lost another piece on Wednesday and could use another hurler.
May 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images The Chicago Cubs have been great in the standings so far this season, but they haven't been able to catch a break in the starting rotation.reported that Matthew Boyd is set to undergo surgery due to a left meniscus injury that he suffered while sitting down to play with his kids and that his timetable to return is unknown.
"Cubs P Matthew Boyd to have surgery after a left meniscus injury, per Craig Counsell. Timetable unknown right now," Rogers wrote.
"Injury happened sitting down to play with his kids. " Boyd is on the 15-Day Injured List after making five starts for Chicago on the season so far. Overall, he has a 6.00 ERA in 24 innings pitched. Last season, Boyd was an All-Star for the Cubs and logged a 3.21 ERA in 31 starts acrossWith Boyd joining the growing list of Cubs hurlers on the shelf, who could replace him?
Here are four options. Aug 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Cortes is available in free agency right now after making just eight starts in 2025. He had a 6.29 ERA overall with the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres.
The year before, he had a 3.77 ERA in 31 total outings with the New York Yankees in 2024. He earned an All-Star nodJul 26, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman reacts after walking Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas with the bases loaded to surrender a run during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images Stroman is another free agent out there for the taking. He is a two-time All-Star with his last All-Star nod coming in 2023 as a member of the Cubs. That season, he had a 3.95 ERA in 27 total appearances with Chicago. He made just nine appearances with the New York Yankees in 2025 and hasn't landed with a team since.
Apr 29, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Luis Severino follows through on a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images There was chatter about the possibility of Severino being moved this past offseason, but the Athletics making a move of that nature.
If the Athletics are willing to talk and Boyd misses significant time, Severino would be a very solid trade candidate to consider. Apr 26, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga pitches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Imageson Wednesday. He struggled before being placed on the Injured List with a 9.00 ERA in five starts.
He has never finished a season in which he made more than one start with an ERA above 3.02. Last season, he had a 3.02 ERA in 22 starts. In 2023, he had a 2.98 ERA in 29 starts. He only made one start in 2024.
If the Mets are willing to listen, the Cubs should call. Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPatrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick also received an MBA at Brandeis University.
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