Mets Trade Clay Holmes to Cubs, Land No. 2 Prospect, Latest Rumors on Full Deal Before MLB Deadline
The New York Mets are reportedly trading both Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
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The New York Mets are reportedly trading both Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
The Mets have traded right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, a 21-year-old who’s played second, third, and short. Holmes has been on the injured list since suffering a broken leg in mid-May, but he was very, very good in 52.2 innings of work over the […]
The Pirates have finally acquired their star relief pitcher the franchise has been desperately needing. Hours before the trade deadline, the Pirates acquired Mets right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura. The Mets are also sending cash considerations back in the trade. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Mets […]
The Cubs continued to deal for starting pitchers at the deadline
The Mets traded dependable reliever Luke Weaver to the Pirates for 21-year-old shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura. The post Mets Acquire Sammy Stafura In Luke Weaver Trade With Pirates appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The trade deadline bananza continues for the Mets, who have shipped out arguably their most valuable asset in Luke Weaver. The team acquiring the veteran reliever is the Pittsburgh Pirates (a team that nobody would have expected to be a team buying from the selling Mets, but alas), and the return is middle infield prospect […]
Having already acquired Kevin Gausman to help stabilize their rotation for the stretch run, the Chicago Cubs are taking a flyer on Braxton Garrett as a wild-card option for their starting staff.
With the Pittsburgh Pirates just on the outside looking in at a Wild Card spot this season, the front office made a move on Monday to improve the bullpen before the trade deadline. In a deal with the New York Mets, the club is bringing in a talented right-handed reliever. Reports indicate that the Pirates […] The post Pirates acquire Luke Weaver in Mets trade to bolster bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets traded relief pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to make moves at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Dodgers already traded for Tarik Skubal, bolstering an already amazing starting rotation. Now, the Dodgers are adding another All-Star starting pitcher, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with […] The post Dodgers add more pitching in Royals trade after Tarik Skubal blockbuster appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the New York Yankees made the trade for Washington Nationals’ infielder Luis Garcia Jr., one need that hasn’t been addressed yet has been obtaining a catcher ahead of Monday evening’s deadline. While rumors surround the Yankees regarding the trade deadline, the options at catcher appear to get thinner, with one option from the Cincinnati […] The post Yankees rumors: NY could target Tyler Stephenson with Adley Rutschman, Liam Hicks off the board appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets for catcher Ben Rortvedt at the trade deadline. The post Dodgers Trade For Fan Favorite Catcher Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The third of their pure rental pieces to go, Brooks Raley landed with the Phillies on deadline day. Once again, the Mets received a portfolio return, acquiring two minor league arms from their division rivals. John Spikerman was the Phillies’ 3rd round pick in 2024 out of Oklahoma (NOT the same school as Carson Benge […]
With the Mets having already been very active ahead of the 2026 trade deadline this evening, we thought we’d put together a running list of all the things we’ve written about the trades and the players involved in them here at Amazin’ Avenue. And we look forward to writing up all of the rest of […]
In their latest trade move, the Mets are sending Ben Rortvedt back to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Jon Heyman. The Mets previously claimed Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers in February, and after getting a look at him in Spring Training, sent him to Triple-A Syracuse, where he has batted ..235/.319/.414. However, he […]
The White Sox were connected to a number of Mets’ pieces ahead of the deadlines (including Clay Holmes and Luis Torrens). Ultimately, it was Huascar Brazobán who headed to the south side in exchange for two minor league arms. Zach Franklin is a 27-year-old reliever with a 4.37 ERA in Triple-A who has never pitched […]
For the third time in about one year, the Dodgers have acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt. This time the security blanket comes home courtesy of the New York Mets, per multiple reports, with pitcher Chayce McDermott headed to New York three days after getting designated for assignment. Rortvedt is hitting .235/.319/.414 with eight doubles, six home […]
The widespread expectation is that the Mets will trade righty Clay Holmes prior to today’s deadline. They’re in talks with several teams, including the Brewers, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand hears similarly and reemphasizes that Holmes is expected to be traded within the next six hours. Milwaukee was among […]
Early this morning the Philadelphia Phillies were busy, beginning their day with a trade for both Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants, as well as making a deal for Brooks Raley from the New York Mets. The Phillies have struggled to open the second half. They are 5-10 in their first […] The post Phillies Make a Splash, Acquire Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Mets are trading catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers in exchange for righty Chayce McDermott, who was recently designated for assignment in L.A., per Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Rortvedt wasn’t on the Mets’ 40-man roster and therefore doesn’t need to immediately take a spot with the Dodgers. The Mets have many roster openings […]
The New York Mets remain active in the market ahead of the MLB trade deadline, although they reportedly have no intention of parting ways with catcher Luis Torrens. The MLB trade deadline continues to approach, and teams remain focused on strengthening their rosters. The New York Mets recently lost Freddy Peralta , who was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays , but a recent report from the New York Post ’s Jon Heyman reveals that catcher Luis Torrens’ stay in Queens appears to be guaranteed. “S...
As the Trade Deadline approaches, Joel Sherman and Mark Feinsand are reporting that interest in Clay Holmes remains high. The Milwaukee Brewers are among those with the most interest in Holmes, and the Mets are expected to make a deal for him by the 6 PM ET deadline today. Holmes had a strong start to […]
While not nearly as high-profile as their acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made another trade before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline.
While not nearly as high-profile as their acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a couple of more trades before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline.
Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing some of the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball. What unites each entry is the sense of intrigue which they aim to spark, and the unbridled love of the game’s anomalies from which they arise. Without further ado, […]