Mets Backed Out of Trade with Diamondbacks for All-Star Pitcher
The deal collapsed after the Mets reviewed a Diamondbacks prospect’s medical records, leaving Arizona without the starting pitching upgrade it sought.
- On Monday, August 3, the New York Mets backed out of a trade sending right-hander Clay Holmes to the Arizona Diamondbacks due to medical concerns flagged during a prospect review.
- Roughly three hours before the MLB trade deadline, the Mets flagged medical records during review, preventing finalization despite both teams attempting to rework the deal with different players.
- The Mets subsequently traded Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs for prospect Jefferson Rojas, while Arizona acquired outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals in their only significant deadline deal.
- Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen expressed frustration Monday, stating the team was "very close" on "multiple" deals but failed to secure pitching upgrades. "We had some things just not go our way," Hazen said.
- Arizona must now rely on All-Star Eduardo Rodriguez and Brandon Pfaadt in their rotation while hoping injured starters Corbin Burnes and Michael Soroka return over the coming weeks.
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