Cubs To Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets For Jefferson Rojas

The report cited unnamed sources and did not detail what the Cubs would send in return. The announcement marked the first public indication of a move involving the two players before the league’s trade deadline. Minutes later, Yahoo Sports and WRAL published matching accounts, confirming the deal and adding that the Cubs will send prospect Jefferson Rojas to the Mets. MLB.com echoed the information, specifying Rojas as the Mets’ No. 2 prospect.

SNY and Amazin’ Avenue reported the same exchange, reinforcing the identification of Rojas as the primary asset heading to New York. These outlets all placed the trade within the final hours of the deadline. Not all outlets included the return piece. The difference reflects an officially staggered release of information rather than a factual conflict, with some services opting to wait for confirmation before naming Jefferson Rojas.

Current reporting indicates the trade is agreed upon, pending standard league approval. The Cubs will bolster their rotation with Holmes and add Taylor’s outfield depth, while the Mets receive a high‑upside infielder in Rojas. No official statements from either club have been released yet, and the transaction remains to be confirmed through formal channels before becoming effective.