The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason knowing they wanted to address the rotation and, by extension, the pitching staff. For a group that features young talent but not much experience because of injuries last year,

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.

The Cubs’ goal of lengthening out their rotation this winter has led them to one of baseball’s feel-good stories from down the stretch last season. Matthew Boyd’s comeback from injury helped put Cleveland on the World Series’ doorstep,