The New York Mets have traded starting pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for the Cubs' No. 2 prospect. Holmes is in the second year of a three-year contract with the Mets.
The Cubs have continued to strengthen their starting rotation as the trade deadline approaches. Their latest acquisition comes as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Matthew Boyd taking the mound against the Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski. Both teams have added arms ahead of the deadline, with the Cubs focusing on pitching depth and the Dodgers also bolstering their staff.
The trade marks another significant move for the Cubs, who have been active in the pitching market. The Mets, meanwhile, are adding a top prospect to their farm system as they reshape their roster.
The game between the Cubs and Dodgers will feature the newly acquired pitchers on both sides, though neither is expected to pitch in that contest. The Cubs' rotation has been a priority, and this deal adds another experienced arm to their mix.
No further details of the trade, including the identity of the prospect, were disclosed in the reports.