Boyd expected to miss about six weeks after knee surgery

Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd is expected to miss about six weeks after having surgery on his left knee, according to team and MLB updates.

MLB's official injury page says Boyd had successful left knee meniscectomy surgery on May 7 in Chicago. Manager Craig Counsell had already said Boyd should be out for roughly six weeks.

The injury was described by the Cubs as an unexplainable fluke after Boyd hurt his left meniscus at home while sitting down or getting up with his kids. Chicago placed him on the injured list and said surgery would be needed.

The latest update gives the clearest return window yet: MLB lists Boyd as expected back in late June or early July. That is a setback for a Cubs rotation that was relying on him early in the season.

AP-syndicated reports from several outlets said the same surgery and timetable were confirmed on Wednesday. For now, the main question is whether Boyd's rehab stays on schedule so he can return near the target window.

The Cubs have not announced any additional roster move tied specifically to his absence in the materials reviewed.