The Cubs acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infielder Jefferson Rojas on Monday.
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes' broken leg should heal in time for him to pitch again for the team during the final two months of this season.
Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured right fibula when he was hit by a 111.1 mph comebacker in the fourth inning against the Yankees.
Clay Holmes left his start for the Mets against the Athletics with one out in the sixth inning on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness.
Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for USA Baseball.
Clay Holmes delivered the best start of his career Saturday, keeping the Mets' playoff hopes afloat with six scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over the Marlins.
