Mets' Jefferson Rojas: Dealt to Mets ahead of deadline
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The Mets acquired Rojas from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for right-hander Clay Holmes (fibula) and outfielder Tyrone Taylor, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.
Considering Holmes is headed for free agency this winter and Taylor projects as a reserve outfielder, coughing up Rojas -- arguably the top prospect in the organization, albeit in a weak farm system -- is a hefty price for the Cubs to pay. The 21-year-old shortstop has shown a solid all-around skill set at Double-A Knoxville this season, chipping in 15 home runs and 17 stolen bases while maintaining a .270 average and 16.4 percent clip over 390 plate appearances.
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Cubs' Jefferson Rojas: Playing well at Double-A
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Through 85 games with Double-A Knoxville, Rojas is slashing .269/.335/.464 with 14 stolen bases, 15 home runs and 57 RBI.
Rojas made the jump from High-A to Double-A in 2025 as a 20-year-old, and he had some growing pains at the higher level, finishing with a .164 batting average and .484 OPS in 39 games. It's been a different story for the talented youngster this season, as he's showing off a dynamic mix of power and speed, and he's already set new professional bests in home runs and RBI. Rojas is probably still a year or two away from the majors, but the top prospect is flashing his potential and could earn a promotion to Triple-A at some point.
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Cubs' Jefferson Rojas: Connects on first spring home run
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Rojas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Cactus League game against the Royals.
Rojas received an invite to major-league spring training at just 20 years of age, and he didn't look overmatched Monday as he connected for his first Cactus League home run. The young shortstop is not on Chicago's 40-man roster and has yet to play above the Double-A level, so he's almost certainly ticketed for a return to the minors, but he could turn some heads with a strong spring. Rojas is worth keeping a close eye on in dynasty formats this season, particularly if he keeps developing his power stroke.
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Cubs' Jefferson Rojas: Makes 2025 debut
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Rojas (hamstring) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list and made his season debut for High-A South Bend on Tuesday, starting at second base while going 0-for-4 with a walk in a 2-1 loss to West Michigan in 10 innings.
Rojas was deactivated to begin the season while he recovered from a hamstring strain, but the injury cost him just nine games. The 19-year-old middle infielder has returned to South Bend after slashing .245/.309/.336 with six home runs and 21 stolen bases over 421 plate appearances with the affiliate in 2024.
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Cubs' Jefferson Rojas: Recovering from hamstring injury
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High-A South Bend placed Rojas on the 7-day injured list with a hamstring injury, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.
Rojas is close to being ready to join the South Bend Cubs, per Callis. Rojas, who turns 20 later this month, spent all of last season at High-A, logging a .245/.310/.336 slash line with six home runs and 13 steals in 96 games.
