Cubs Lose Boyd to Knee Surgery, 10 Pitchers on IL

Boyd, who was 2-1 with a 6.00 ERA in five starts, suffered the injury playing with his children and will require knee surgery. He joins right‑hander Cade Horton, who had season‑ending UCL surgery, and other pitchers on the 15‑day injured list. Potential replacements include Javier Assad and Ben Brown, while reliever Trent Thornton was called up to fill the roster spot. Despite the setbacks, the Cubs remain first in the division and are preparing for a home game against the Cincinnati Reds. newssport.cv