Cubs To Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets For Jefferson Rojas
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs are acquiring pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, pending medical review.
- Holmes, recovering from a fractured fibula sustained in May, posted a 2.39 ERA in nine starts this season and has a three-year, $38 million contract with the Mets, including an opt-out option after 2026.
- Holmes’ groundball-heavy pitching style should benefit from the Cubs’ strong infield defense, and he is expected to join the rotation alongside recent acquisition Kevin Gausman and other starters.
- Taylor, a versatile and speedy outfielder, has shown a strong offensive surge in 2026 with a 117 wRC+ and 10 home runs in 159 plate appearances, potentially filling a need against left-handed pitching for the Cubs.
- The Mets receive 21-year-old Rojas, a 55-grade prospect with above-average hitting ability, who has shown promise at Double-A and can play multiple infield positions.
