Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd comes off IL after being sidelined by biceps strain

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd has returned from a strained left biceps.

Boyd has been activated from the 15-day injured list and is slated to take the mound against Philadelphia for his third start of the season.

The Cubs had won a season-high seven in a row going into the matchup with the Phillies.

They entered with a 2.25 ERA during the win streak.

Boyd started on opening day against Washington, allowing six runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings in a 10-4 loss.

But he rebounded with a strong performance against the Los Angeles Angels on April 1, striking out 10 in 5 2/3 innings in a 6-2 victory.