Cubs acquire Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from Mets for Jefferson Rojas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Chicago Cubs traded infielder Jefferson Rojas to the New York Mets for pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor. This deal occurred as the MLB trade deadline closed on August 3, 2026. Holmes, recovering from an injury, had a 2.39 ERA prior to being sidelined. The Cubs hope this acquisition will bolster their rotation for a playoff push. Rojas is a 20-year-old shortstop with potential, ranked 63rd among MLB prospects, representing a notable return for the Mets.
- •Cubs receive Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from Mets.
- •Mets acquire infielder Jefferson Rojas in return.
- •Holmes had a 2.39 ERA before injury in May.
- •Rojas is ranked 63rd among MLB prospects.
- •The trade marks a strategic move for both teams at the deadline.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Who won the Clay Holmes Cubs-Mets trade? Grades for each team
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Clay Holmes trade grades: Who won Cubs and Mets deal?
"The Cubs got a pitcher who could start Game 1 in October and a bat that punishes lefties and paid one infield prospect for both.
"Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor were traded to the Cubs for Jefferson Rojas. Let's hand out some grades.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:29 PMWho won the Clay Holmes Cubs-Mets trade? Grades for each team
The Cubs got a pitcher who could start Game 1 in October and a bat that punishes lefties and paid one infield prospect for both.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:57 PMClay Holmes trade grades: Who won Cubs and Mets deal?
Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor were traded to the Cubs for Jefferson Rojas. Let's hand out some grades.
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