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Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from Mets

8/4/2026

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Summary

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Chicago Cubs acquire Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets for Jefferson Rojas, pending medicals, on August 3, 2026.
Holmes posted a 2.39 ERA in 52.2 innings and has a $12 million 2027 option, while Taylor hit .241 with 10 homers in 67 games.
President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the moves reinforce the roster for the final 50 games as Chicago sits 64-49, leading the NL wild-card.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Mets bolstered a playoff push by acquiring All-Star catcher Mike Piazza from the Marlins, sending outfielder Preston Wilson to the Cubs; the Mets finished 88–74, missing the wild-card by one game. The August 3 2026 trade of reliever Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from New York to Chicago mirrors that earlier cross-city, mid-season maneuver.

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Story summary

Chicago Cubs acquire Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets for Jefferson Rojas, pending medicals, on August 3, 2026.
Holmes posted a 2.39 ERA in 52.2 innings and has a $12 million 2027 option, while Taylor hit .241 with 10 homers in 67 games.
President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the moves reinforce the roster for the final 50 games as Chicago sits 64-49, leading the NL wild-card.

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