The Chicago Cubs just can't catch a break—and this time, it's a literal one. Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd, who recently returned from injury, is headed back to the sidelines after a bizarre mishap that's equal parts frustrating and heartbreaking for fans.

According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Boyd hurt himself "sitting down to play with his kids." The result? A left meniscus issue that requires surgery. Ouch. There's no timetable yet for his return, leaving the Cubs and their faithful in a state of uncertainty.

For a 35-year-old veteran, this is about as cruel as it gets. Getting hurt mid-pitch is one thing—but while playing with your family? That's a whole different level of bad luck. Boyd had just made his first two starts of the season before missing three weeks. He returned on April 22 and has since made five starts total, three of which came after that initial absence.

His most recent outing on May 3 was arguably his best of the year: six innings, two runs allowed, and five strikeouts in a win. For the season, he carries a 6.00 ERA through 24 innings, but he was trending upward after an All-Star 2025 campaign where he posted a stellar 3.21 ERA in his first year with the Cubs.

Now, it's unclear when Boyd will take the mound again. The Cubs have had their share of injury woes this season, but this one feels especially unlucky. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery—and maybe a little more caution during playtime.