Mets acquire top prospect Jefferson Rojas from Cubs in deadline trade

Mets acquire top prospect Jefferson Rojas from Cubs in deadline trade

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The New York Mets acquired top prospect infielder Jefferson Rojas from the Chicago Cubs in a deadline trade, MLB. com reported. The deal sent reliever Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to Chicago in exchange for the 22-year-old prospect.

Earlier reports indicated that the Cubs initially received Holmes and Taylor for Rojas, pending a medical exam, according to MLB Trade Rumors. ESPN later confirmed the same exchange. The New York Times added that the Cubs also obtained right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn and that the Mets sent additional prospects Moisés Ballesteros and Mason McGwire to the Mets and the Angels.

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August 04, 2026
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Mets acquire top prospect Jefferson Rojas from Cubs in deadline trade
Mets acquire top prospect Jefferson Rojas from Cubs in deadline trade

MLB.com • 04 Aug 12:22

The New York Mets traded reliever Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Jefferson Rojas, the Cubs' No. 63 prospect and the Mets' highest-ranked prospect.

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August 03, 2026
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Cubs acquire pitchers Clay Holmes, Ryan Zeferjahn and outfielder Tyrone Taylor in deadline trades
Cubs acquire pitchers Clay Holmes, Ryan Zeferjahn and outfielder Tyrone Taylor in deadline trades

The New York Times • 03 Aug 22:33

Chicago sent top prospects Jefferson Rojas, Moisés Ballesteros and Mason McGwire to the Mets and Angels in exchange for right-hander Clay Holmes, right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn and outfielder Tyrone Taylor, adding depth to the rotation, bullpen and bench.

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Cubs trade top prospect Jefferson Rojas to Mets for pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor
Cubs trade top prospect Jefferson Rojas to Mets for pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor

Bleed Cubbie Blue • 03 Aug 21:17

Chicago acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from New York in exchange for top-100 prospect Jefferson Rojas, pending a medical exam for Holmes.

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Cubs trade for right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets
Cubs trade for right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets

ESPN • 03 Aug 21:01

Chicago received pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from New York in exchange for infielder Jefferson Rojas, with the deal pending a medical exam.

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Cubs trade for pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor in deal with Mets
Cubs trade for pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor in deal with Mets

MLB Trade Rumors • 03 Aug 20:48

Chicago acquired Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from New York for in-field prospect Jefferson Rojas, pending a medical exam, as the Cubs add depth to a rotation hit by injuries.

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