Matthew Boyd

Matthew Boyd has been named the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs according to Jesse Rogers.

Fantasy Impact

Boyd will take the mound against the Washington Nationals for manager Craig Counsell after posting a solid 3.21 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 31 starts (14-8, 154 strikeouts) during the 2025 season. The left-hander should once again be an innings-eating option as part of a Chicago rotation in a competitive NL Central division in 2026.

Matthew Boyd allowed two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's win against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Boyd is not slated to make another start during the regular season. He will finish the season with a 14-8 record, a 3.21 ERA, and a 1.09 WHIP in 31 games.

Matthew Boyd allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over three innings in Wednesday's victory against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Boyd holds a 3.20 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 13 wins and 8 losses across 30 starts this season. He will make his next start at home against the Mets.

Matthew Boyd allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings in Friday's win against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s outing, Boyd now holds a 3.05 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 13-8 record across 29 starts this season. He now has 146 strikeouts in 171 1/3 innings of work on the year.

Matthew Boyd allowed two earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three over seven innings in Saturday's loss to the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

The left-hander has fought consistency issues on the mound of late, allowing three or more runs in four of his last six starts for the Cubs. After yesterday’s outing, Boyd holds a 2.92 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with a 12-8 record across 28 starts this season.