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Clay Holmes excited to pitch for Cubs' strong defense in Kansas City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:21 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Clay Holmes excited to pitch for Cubs' strong defense in Kansas City

Summary

Clay Holmes expressed excitement about joining the Chicago Cubs and pitching behind their renowned defense, featuring multiple Gold Glove winners, ahead of their upcoming series at Kansas City. Holmes recently joined the Cubs after a series of trades, including an acquisition from the New York Mets. He has been sidelined by a leg injury but completed his minor league rehabilitation and feels healthy. With Holmes joining the rotation alongside Kevin Gausman, manager Craig Counsell indicated that there will be adjustments to the pitching staff, including skipping Colin Rea's next turn in the rotation.

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By the Numbers

•Holmes has a 55.3 groundball percentage in 2026.
•Cubs lineup features Gold Glove winners Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner.
•Holmes has a player option for 2027 that he is expected to decline.
•Holmes’s last rehab start was 5 1/3 innings with four runs allowed.
•Cubs acquired several players before the trade deadline.

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12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Clay Holmes says he is looking forward to pitching in front of the Cubs' stellar defense

What they're saying

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Clay Holmes is looking forward to pitching in front of all those Gold Glove winners on the Chicago Cubs. Holmes is joining a new-look staff in Chicago after the Cubs bolstered their rotation and bullpen ahead of Monday's trade deadline. The veteran right-hander and Kevin Gausman, who was acquired in a deal with Toronto on Sunday night, are expected to start this weekend at Kansas City.
— Yahoo Sportsby JAY COHEN

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