Mets cancel trade of Clay Holmes to Diamondbacks before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The New York Mets backed out of a trade that would have sent right-hander Clay Holmes to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The decision came after the Mets reviewed medical records related to a Diamondbacks prospect. Attempts to rework the trade with different players also failed. Following the cancellation, the Diamondbacks managed to acquire outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the St. Louis Cardinals but did not secure a starting pitcher before the deadline.
- •Mets were close to trading Clay Holmes to the Diamondbacks.
- •Trade was canceled after reviewing medical records of a prospect.
- •Other starting pitching options were exhausted before the deadline.
- •Diamondbacks acquired Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals.
- •General manager Mike Hazen acknowledged trade challenges during a broadcast.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Mets nixed trade of frontline starter to Diamondbacks, sources say
"The Diamondbacks and Mets were close to a trade deadline deal involving Clay Holmes before it was scotched following a review of medical records.
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