Matthew Boyd Injury: Javier Assad Steps Up

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Chicago Cubs left the Matthew Boyd just hit the 15-day injured list with a strained left

biceps.

The move came Monday, and they're bringing up right-hander Javier Assad from Triple

A. Iowa to take his spot in the rotation.

Assad steps right into the fire, starting Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay rays.

Boyd, the 35-year-old, who made his first All-Star team last season, opened the year as

Chicago starter, but sits at one win and one loss.

With a 6.75 ERA over two outings.

Fans are feeling the heat since this marks the second starter sidelined already.

Ride Cade Horton landed on the injured list Sunday, with a right forearm strain after facing

just four batters Friday against Cleveland.

The Cubs rotation now leans heavy on Assad, whose flash solid numbers before four wins,

and one loss with a 3.65 ERA in eight games last season.

Early injuries like these test the depth right out the gate.

Chicago's got a rally quick with these arms down, but Assad's got the stuff to steady

the ship as they push through the schedule.