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

The Chicago Cubs signed Matthew Boyd this offseason for two years and $29 million. He has since pitched like one of the best pitchers on the planet.

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,

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.

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.