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As of mid-May 2026, Matthew Boyd was recovering from knee surgery (meniscectomy). Reports indicated he underwent a minor meniscal procedure and was targeting a return in roughly six weeks, with plans to throw off a mound and resume bullpen sessions as part of his rehab. This suggests a return window in mid-to-late June, health permitting. [Sources: May 6–14 reports noting knee surgery and rehab timeline; May 13 CBS Sports update reiterating mound work and six-week recovery.]
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Prior coverage around that period also noted the Cubs placing Boyd on the 15-day injured list retroactive to the start of his injury, reflecting organizational expectations for a rehab timeline rather than an immediate return. While some outlets discussed potential rotation spots for other pitchers in the Cubs’ system, the prevailing message was a mid-season return if all goes well. [Sources: May 6 and May 13 reports detailing IL placement and the six-week recovery outlook.]
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Ongoing coverage during May 2026 highlighted the procedural details—no full repair was needed, the surgery was characterized as “minor,” and the club hoped to have him back around six weeks. If that timeline holds, he would be eligible to contribute again around late June to early July, depending on post-surgery progress and any setbacks. [Sources: May 6 Heavy Sports and May 13 CBS Sports summaries]
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