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 made eight regular season starts for the Guardians and three more in the playoffs, will pitch for Chicago in 2025.

After recovering from Tommy John surgery, left-handed starter, Matthew Boyd, made an outstanding contribution to the Cleveland Guardians this past season. Following eight starts with the Guardians, Boyd has now become a free agent. Boyd, 33, joins Cleveland right-hander, Shane Bieber, in this year’s free agent starting pitching class.