Matthew Boyd Returns, Palencia & Hodge Injured

0:00It's April 22, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today Baseball News, powered by AI. Chicago Cove's fans got good news on the pitching front. Left-hander Matthew Boyd is set to take the Mount Wednesday against the Phillies after sitting out three weeks with a bicep strain. Manager Craig Council made the announcement Tuesday. Boyd's been solid in the past, earning his first all-star nod last season with a 14-and-8 record, a 3.21 ERA over 31, starts. This year, he's won in one with a 6.75 ERA in just two outings, bouncing back strong against the angels before the injury hit. Meanwhile, closer Daniel Polincy is dealing with a mild left-lat strain, confirmed by MRI. He's on the 15-day injured-list retroactive to April 14, but could start throwing later this week and return to pitch by early main. Council says he's responding really well so far. The bullpen took another hit with reliever Porter Hodge undergoing reconstructive right elbow surgery Monday, complete with a brace.

1:02Expect a 12-14-month recovery timeline for him. These moves shake up the Cove staff as they push through the season, keeping everyone on their toes for what's next in the rotation and pin.