Mets benefit from August trade as Cubs exit playoffs early
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The New York Mets appear to have benefited from their August trade with the Chicago Cubs after the Cubs were eliminated by the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Round. The Mets traded Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to Chicago for prospect Jefferson Rojas. While Holmes and Taylor failed to make a significant impact in the postseason, Rojas has excelled in the Mets' minor league system, leading to speculation of his potential role in the upcoming season. The Mets finished their disappointing season with a 74-88 record, making their success in the trade a rare highlight amid a difficult year.
- •Cubs swept by Padres in Wild Card Round, losing 8-0 and 4-1.
- •Mets traded Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor for prospect Jefferson Rojas.
- •Rojas has shined in the Mets' minor league system since the trade.
- •Mets finished 2026 with a 74-88 record.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — NY Mets Officially Win August Trade With Cubs After Padres Oust Them From 2026 Playoffs
"In a rare positive moment for the New York Mets in 2026, it looks like they were the winners in […]
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