Free-agent pitcher Matthew Boyd agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Sources told ESPN, the New York Post and The Athletic about the pact on Monday. Boyd, 33, went 2-2 with a 2.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a two-year, $29 million contract with the veteran left-hander, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Boyd is more of an upside play for the Cubs than a guarantee of quality innings. When he’s healthy and on the mound, he's been effective.