The New York Mets are trading right-handed starting pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.
Heyman wrote on X: “Holmes and Taylor to Cubs from Mets for Rojas pending medicals”
TRADE: New York Mets Trade Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor to Chicago Cubs For Top Infield Prospect
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 22: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field on April 22, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Holmes, 33, is in the second season of a three-year, $38 million contract. He has a $12 million player option for 2027.
Holmes is currently on a rehab assignment. He suffered a fractured right fibula in mid-May.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field on May 15, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
In 52 2/3 innings across nine starts for the Mets this season, Holmes has posted 2.0 bWAR and a 2.39 ERA with 45 strikeouts.
The Cubs also acquired starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Braxton Garrett in the past couple of days.
Taylor, an outfielder, is being paid $3.8 million this year. He will be a free agent at the end of the season.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 01: Tyrone Taylor #28 of the New York Mets celebrates his second inning two run home run against the Miami Marlins in the dugout with his teammates at Citi Field on August 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Taylor, 32, has slashed .241/.290/.503 with 10 home runs, eight doubles and 28 RBI in 159 plate appearances across 67 games this season.
Looking At New Mets Infield Prospect Jefferson Rojas
GettySURPRISE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 23: Jefferson Rojas #93 of the Chicago Cubs points skyward after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
Rojas ranked as the Cubs’ No. 2 overall prospect before the trade, according to MLB Pipeline. He is listed as a shortstop and third baseman.
Rojas, 21, signed with the Cubs for a $1 million bonus out of the Dominican Republic in 2022.
GettyMESA, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 17: Jefferson Rojas #93 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during photo day at Sloan Park on February 17, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
In 91 Double-A games this season, Rojas has slashed .270/.339/.461 with 15 home runs, 19 doubles and 17 stolen bases.
In his minor-league career, Rojas has hit .257/.338/.395 with 40 homers, 68 doubles and 85 stolen bases over 409 games.
New York Mets Right Now
The Mets are in last place in the National League East. They are 12 1/2 games out of a playoff spot.
Chicago Cubs Right Now
The Cubs own the first National League Wild Card spot with a 63-49 record. They are 6 1/2 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central.
TRADE: New York Mets Send Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor To Chicago Cubs In Major Deal