Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Cubs trade to get Clay Holmes?
The Cubs sent shortstop Jefferson Rojas, a top-100 prospect, to the New York Mets in exchange for Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor.
Why is Clay Holmes considered a rental for the Cubs?
Holmes has a $12 million option for the 2027 season, but he's effectively a rental because that option makes a long-term commitment uncertain despite the Cubs viewing him as an ideal extension candidate.
What injury is Clay Holmes coming back from?
Holmes was hit by a line drive in May that broke his right fibula. He has made three rehab appearances in the minors and is not dealing with any arm-related issues.
What were Clay Holmes's stats before his injury in 2026?
Before the leg injury, Holmes made nine starts and posted a 2.39 ERA, 3.21 FIP, 1.10 WHIP, 20.9 K%, and 8.4 BB% over 52.2 innings pitched.
What other pitchers did the Cubs acquire around the same time as Holmes?
The Cubs also acquired Kevin Gausman, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Braxton Garrett as part of their aggressive trade deadline push to strengthen their rotation for the playoff run.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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