In the series of articles I’m writing about all the Cubs who are pending free agents or have various types of options, this will likely be among the shortest. The Cubs signed Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $30 million deal…
Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon argues that the Chicago Cubs should move on from starting pitcher Matthew Boyd and pay his contract buyout. Boyd originally signed a two-year, $30 million contract prior to the 2025 season, which contains a $15 million mutual option for 2027 paired with a $2 million buyout.
Yellon notes Boyd had an All-Star campaign in 2025 with a 3.21 ERA across 31 starts, followed by an injury-affected 2026 season with a 3.91 ERA in 22 starts. Because Boyd turns 36 in February, the writer expects the Cubs to decline the mutual option and allow him to enter free agency.
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