However, it's hard to deny the impact Kelly would project to have. He's got a 3.32 ERA and 3.2 bWAR in 22 starts this year, and he pitched to a 2.25 ERA in the 2023 playoffs, including a win in a World Series game.

Andrew Vaughn, Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a shaky start from All-Star Jacob Misiorowski to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 and take sole possession of

Boyd (11-4) took the loss Monday against the Brewers, allowing five runs on six hits and five walks in five innings. He struck out two. The All-Star southpaw wasn't at his best Monday, establishing a season high in both runs and walks allowed.

Andrew Vaughn, Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich homered as Milwaukee overcame a shaky start from All-Star Jacob Misiorowski and moved into the division lead.

Only the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres' starters have recorded worse ERAs than Chicago's rotation among National League playoff contenders. Gore would bring a much-needed swing-and-miss element to the Cubs rotation, and would immediately slot in as the club's third starter behind Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd.

Boyd was out of baseball 13 months ago. Since signing with Cleveland midway through 2024, he's been a certified ace. Now, he's an All-Star.

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“(Matthew Boyd) is in his 11th year and for him to be an All-Star, I think, is a lesson for everybody," Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.