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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Chicago Cubs acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Braxton Garrett in series of trades

The Chicago Cubs acquired four players—pitcher Clay Holmes, outfielder Tyrone Taylor, reliever Ryan Zeferjahn, and left-hander Braxton Garrett—from the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, and Miami Marlins in a series of trades. In exchange, the Cubs traded several prospects, including infielder Jefferson Rojas, to bolster their pitching staff and roster for the remainder of the season.

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Why It Matters

These roster changes directly impact the Chicago Cubs' ability to compete for the NL Central title or a wild-card playoff spot by addressing injury-related gaps in their pitching rotation.

Key Facts

  • The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets for prospect Jefferson Rojas.
  • The Cubs acquired reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels for minor leaguers Moisés Ballesteros and Mason McGwire.
  • The Cubs acquired left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for minor leaguers Jonathon Long and Jace Beck.
  • Braxton Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Iowa following the trade.
  • The Cubs previously acquired veteran starter Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Clay Holmes has been sidelined since May 15 due to a fractured right fibula.
  • Clay Holmes holds a $12 million player option for 2027 which he is expected to decline.
  • Tyrone Taylor has been active since returning from a strained right hip on June 26.
  • The Cubs previously acquired pitcher David Peterson from the Mets in late June for Cole Mathis.

Who's Mentioned

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