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Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from Mets.

8/4/2026

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Summary

Cubs Acquire Holmes

The Cubs acquired Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets, sending prospect Jefferson Rojas to New York.
GM Jed Hoyer said adding pitching was needed as Holmes arrived with a 4-4 record, 2.39 ERA and a $12 million 2027 option.
Taylor posted a .241 average with 10 homers, 28 RBIs and a .794 OPS, while Rojas hit .270 with 15 homers, 57 RBIs and a .800 OPS in Knoxville.

Summary

Brewers Target Holmes

The Milwaukee Brewers are targeting Clay Holmes after missing Tarik Skubal, seeing him as a key rotation piece.
Multiple clubs have expressed interest in Holmes, raising the chance of a bidding war.
The New York Yankees scouted Holmes’s rehab start, noting his former closer role and hinting at a reunion.
With Brandon Woodruff out and Kyle Harrison injured, the Brewers view Holmes as a starter option before the Aug. 3, 2026 deadline at 6 p.m. ET.

Summary

Soto on IL

Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, tightening the Mets’ outfield.
The Mets called up 36-year-old right-hander Robert Stock to start Sunday’s finale versus the Marlins.
Interim manager Andy Green noted Kodai Senga, back after three weeks, threw four innings on 33 pitches with an “alive” fastball.

History

Historical Context

In July 2004 the Mets joined a three-team trade, sending Justin Huber to the Kansas City Royals and Ty Wigginton, José Bautista and Matt Peterson to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Kris Benson and Jeff Keppinger. That deal’s roster-shuffling model now guides the Cubs, Brewers and Mets as they negotiate for reliever Clay Holmes, weighing prospects against a need for immediate pitching depth.

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Cubs Acquire Holmes

The Cubs acquired Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets, sending prospect Jefferson Rojas to New York.
GM Jed Hoyer said adding pitching was needed as Holmes arrived with a 4-4 record, 2.39 ERA and a $12 million 2027 option.
Taylor posted a .241 average with 10 homers, 28 RBIs and a .794 OPS, while Rojas hit .270 with 15 homers, 57 RBIs and a .800 OPS in Knoxville.

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