Sources: Cubs acquiring Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from Mets
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets in exchange for infielder Jefferson Rojas, pending medical review.
- Holmes, recovering from a broken leg sustained in May, is known for his ground ball pitching and had a 2.39 ERA before his injury; he has a $12 million player option for 2027 but is expected to decline it.
- Taylor, a defensive outfielder for the Mets, is batting .241 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs this season but has dealt with a hip flexor injury.
- Rojas, a top Cubs prospect, was traded due to limited playing opportunities behind established infielders Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner, and Alex Bregman.
- Additionally, the Cubs acquired reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels and left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Marlins, trading away catcher Moisés Ballesteros, minor leaguer Mason McGwire, right-hander Jace Beck, and first baseman Jonathon Long.
