Cubs Urged to Trade for Mets All-Star Pitcher
Summary
The Chicago Cubs are expected to look for new starting pitchers before the 2026 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline. One suggested target is Clay Holmes, a strong pitcher from the New York Mets who has shown good performance before getting injured this season.Key Facts
- The Cubs are among the top teams in the National League in 2026.
- They have had injury problems with their current pitchers.
- Clay Holmes is a pitcher for the New York Mets and is a trade candidate.
- Holmes had a 2.39 ERA and 45 strikeouts in nine appearances before a leg injury in May 2026.
- In the 2025 season, Holmes had a 12-8 record, 3.53 ERA, and 129 strikeouts.
- Another pitcher mentioned as a possible trade target is Freddy Peralta, but Holmes is considered better currently.
- Holmes is about to return from injury, making a trade early in the season possible.
- Adding Holmes could strengthen the Cubs’ pitching rotation.
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