Cubs free agent Matthew Boyd draws head-scratching comparison from MLB insider

Among the exodus of Chicago Cubs pitchers who departed at season's end for free agency was Matthew Boyd, who played an important role for the team during his two-year run, but battled some injuries this year and took a pretty clear step back from his 2025 All-Star form.

Jed Hoyer opted not to offer him a qualifying offer (a prudent move, in my opinion), and now, the left-hander, who turns 36 in February, is back on the open market in search of a new home. His market will be an interesting one given his age and checkered health history, but with a ton of teams needing arms, MLB insider Jon Morosi believes Boyd will be a hot commodity.

At this point in his career, I'd be surprised if he got…