Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd will not participate in Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, and his replacement ruffled some feathers online.

The Red Sox plucked Narváez from the Yankees last December in exchange for lefty pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz. While Rodriguez-Cruz has a 2.26 ERA in 15 appearances at the High-A level and may impact New York's roster in a few seasons, Narváez has been an immediate factor for Boston.

At least that’s how Cubs manager Craig Counsell sees it. The 34-year-old left-handed Cubs pitcher was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday and joins outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker, who were announced as starters on Wednesday.

Pitching is certainly an area of need for the Cubs, but it sure doesn’t feel like it when Matthew Boyd is on the mound. In a streak of exceptional starts, the All-Star left-hander delivered his best yet on Saturday afternoon,

Chicago had three players selected to the All-Star team, but the argument could be made that other Cubs deserved some love as well.

Turns out they didn't have to wait long. Misiorowski has been named to the National League All-Star team as a replacement for Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd, Major League Baseball announced in a Friday night shocker.

Mariner Matthew Boyd was a 33-year-old free agent, coaching his kids' Little League teams in a Seattle suburb. This year he's an MLB All-Star.

Matthew Boyd struck out nine in five innings hours after being named to his first All-Star team, helping the Chicago Cubs rout the St.

The lefty starting pitcher was named to the NL All-Star squad Sunday, joining his two teammates, who were previously announced as elected starters in the outfield.

The Major League Baseball slate on Saturday is full of top pitching matchups, including Matthew Boyd of the Chicago Cubs vs. Max Fried of the New York Yankees.