Knoxville Smokies prospect Jefferson Rojas traded to New York Mets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Jefferson Rojas, a top prospect for the Chicago Cubs and standout infielder for the Knoxville Smokies, was traded to the New York Mets on August 3 as part of a deal for pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor. Rojas was previously the Cubs' No. 1 prospect before being overtaken in rankings. The Smokies will have to adjust their roster, as they prepare for their next game against the Chattanooga Lookouts on August 11. Rojas was the only player moved from the Smokies before the trade deadline, but Chicago retained four other top prospects within its farm system for the time being.
- •Rojas was traded to Mets for Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor.
- •Knoxville Smokies will adjust roster ahead of August 11 game.
- •Rojas spent two seasons with the Smokies before the trade.
- •Cubs acquired other pitchers including Kevin Gausman during the deadline.
- •Cubs roster changes aim to strengthen their NL Central position.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Smokies lineup changes coming after Cubs trade top Knoxville prospect
"Knoxville Smokies prospect Jefferson Rojas is now part of the New York Mets organization after an MLB trade deadline deal by the Chicago Cubs.
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