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Cubs activate Clay Holmes ahead of Royals matchup

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:37 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Cubs activate Clay Holmes ahead of Royals matchup

Summary

The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Clay Holmes from the 60-day injured list before their Saturday game against the Kansas City Royals. Holmes, who last pitched in mid-May for the New York Mets due to a fractured fibula, had been acquired in a trade that included Tyrone Taylor. He has completed three rehab starts with a 3.86 ERA and is set to make his Cubs debut against a Royals offense struggling since the All-Star break. The Cubs have recently won four of their last five games.

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Status Watch

•Holmes makes Cubs debut after activation from IL on August 8.
•He was acquired in a trade with the Mets.
•Holmes last pitched in mid-May, logging 52.2 innings this season.
•Cubs won their last game against the Royals to start the series.
•He is expected to play a significant role for the teams' playoff aspirations.

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11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Clay Holmes News Before Royals Game

What they're saying

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The Chicago Cubs have been playing very good baseball as of late. They are winners of four out of their last five MLB games and kicked off a weekend set with a win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday evening. Ahead of the Cubs-Royals game on Saturday evening, Chicago announced a piece of Clay […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Clay Holmes News Before Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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