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Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Dealt to Mets ahead of deadline The Mets acquired Rojas from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for right-hander Clay Holmes (fibula) and outfielder Tyrone Taylor, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Considering Holmes is headed for free agency this winter and Taylor projects as a reserve outfielder, coughing up Rojas -- arguably the top prospect in the organization, albeit in a weak farm system -- is a hefty price for the Cubs to pay. The 21-year-old shortstop has shown a solid all-around skill set at Double-A Knoxville this season, chipping in 15 home runs and 17 stolen bases while maintaining a .270 average and 16.4 percent clip over 390 plate appearances.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Playing well at Double-A Through 85 games with Double-A Knoxville, Rojas is slashing .269/.335/.464 with 14 stolen bases, 15 home runs and 57 RBI.

Impact Rojas made the jump from High-A to Double-A in 2025 as a 20-year-old, and he had some growing pains at the higher level, finishing with a .164 batting average and .484 OPS in 39 games. It's been a different story for the talented youngster this season, as he's showing off a dynamic mix of power and speed, and he's already set new professional bests in home runs and RBI. Rojas is probably still a year or two away from the majors, but the top prospect is flashing his potential and could earn a promotion to Triple-A at some point.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rojas delivers game-winning HR in extras for Double-A Knoxville Jefferson Rojas, the Cubs’ No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 64 overall, continued a career year on Sunday. The 21-year-old infielder po...

JULY 27 • MLB.COM

Cubs' No. 1 prospect Rojas fuels scorching June stretch with two-homer game Jefferson Rojas is apparently a big fan of hitting in June. MLB.com's No. 78 overall prospect put together a solid April, posting a .283 ave...

JUNE 25 • MLB.COM

Incoming! Cubs top prospect Rojas hits building during two-homer night There’s a lot to consider when moving into a new apartment: square footage, amenities … and the possibility of a home run landing on your pa...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Rojas, Cubs No. 4 prospect, hits 4th homer to continue strong Double-A start Jefferson Rojas had a shaky start to his time in Double-A as a 20-year-old last season. Now with another trip around the sun under his belt,...

MAY 6 • MLB.COM

WBC Cubs Cook, Ballesteros The Catcher, Rojas Breakout, and Other Cubs Bullets Jefferson Rojas is COOKING in the Cactus League. Is he the most exciting Spring breakout for the Cubs?

MARCH 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Cubs vs Italy (2:05 CT) - Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread Frustrating day not to have a broadcast - Cade Horton is making his second start and Jefferson Rojas is in the game.

MARCH 3 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Connects on first spring home run Rojas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Cactus League game against the Royals.

Impact Rojas received an invite to major-league spring training at just 20 years of age, and he didn't look overmatched Monday as he connected for his first Cactus League home run. The young shortstop is not on Chicago's 40-man roster and has yet to play above the Double-A level, so he's almost certainly ticketed for a return to the minors, but he could turn some heads with a strong spring. Rojas is worth keeping a close eye on in dynasty formats this season, particularly if he keeps developing his power stroke.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 2025 debut Rojas (hamstring) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list and made his season debut for High-A South Bend on Tuesday, starting at second base while going 0-for-4 with a walk in...

Impact Rojas was deactivated to begin the season while he recovered from a hamstring strain, but the injury cost him just nine games. The 19-year-old middle infielder has returned to South Bend after slashing .245/.309/.336 with six home runs and 21 stolen bases over 421 plate appearances with the affiliate in 2024.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from hamstring injury High-A South Bend placed Rojas on the 7-day injured list with a hamstring injury, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.

Impact Rojas is close to being ready to join the South Bend Cubs, per Callis. Rojas, who turns 20 later this month, spent all of last season at High-A, logging a .245/.310/.336 slash line with six home runs and 13 steals in 96 games.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE