Hey, maybe that’s why it was all the more important for Matthew Boyd to head back home from Team USA to gear up for the season.
He is to be this year’s Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs:
Matt Boyd is your Opening Day starter. ? pic.twitter.com/qqEE49RZvx
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 12, 2026Although the decision may come as a surprise to some, I think there are several factors at play here that explain it.
First and foremost, Matthew Boyd is a veteran on a staff that doesn’t necessarily have a long-standing, team-associated ace. If Justin Steele were healthy, for example, it would just FEEL like he was obviously the guy. But with Cade Horton a relative youngster, there isn’t another obvious choice.
Second, let’s not forget that Boyd is coming off an outstanding, All-Star, long and full season with the Cubs. He was the guy who carried so much of the load last year, and a tip of the cap on Opening Day – particularly after all he’s done in his career to try to get and stay healthy – seems like a nice thing to do.
Third, although the postseason appearances are probably sticking out in peoples’ minds, and Boyd did wear down late in the year, let’s not forget that he was outrageously good for the first five months. If he’s healthy and everything looks right with him, then why wouldn’t the Cubs want him getting the ball right away?
Fourth, although the composition of the roster is not identical, we have to remember that these Nationals were the third WORST team in baseball against left-handed pitchers last year. The Cubs went out of their way to make these kinds of match-ups happen, so why not do it again, even on Opening Day? Winning the games is really the main idea.
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