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While the New York Mets were wrapping up their series finale on Sunday against the New York Yankees, the team made a critical move, promoting top prospect Jefferson Rojas to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 13

Report: Jefferson Rojas Promoted To Triple-A

The New York Mets’ top prospect, Jefferson Rojas, is reportedly on his way to Triple-A Syracuse. This according to Will Sammon of the Athletic. Rojas and the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies saw their season come to an end Sunday after their season finale was cancelled due to weather.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 10

Why I'm Buying the Early Mets Hype Around Jefferson Rojas (And His Future in Queens)

Following an abysmal first half of the 2026 season, the New York Mets had no choice but to become sellers at the trade deadline. They also had to make sure they came out the other side with a top-100 prospect, a mission they accomplished by getting back Jefferson Rojas in a deal.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 20

Jefferson Rojas, Jonah Tong Make ESPN’s Top-100 Update

Jefferson Rojas and Jonah Tong are both considered top-100 prospects by ESPN. The duo made the top-100 update released Thursday. Rojas came in at No. 40 in ESPN’s first edition of this list since he was traded to the Mets.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 5

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Trade Deadline Recap

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 5

Breaking Down Mets' Newest Prospect: What Jefferson Rojas' Future Looks Like After Trade Deadline

On Tuesday, the New York Mets traded starter Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs for top-100 prospect infielder Jefferson Rojas, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, delivering the team the top-100 prospect that fans have been clamoring for this deadline season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 30

Chicago Cubs prospect named among most likely to be traded by deadline

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MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 29

Angels-Cubs Trade Rumors: Is Reid Detmers Headed to Chicago for Owen Ayers and Jefferson Rojas?

Last night Reid Detmers was pulled in a tie game after throwing only 84 pitches. This followed a previous home outing in which he only threw 85 pitches and was pulled from a one run game.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 26

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas HR leads Smokies to 6-5 win

After everyone lost yesteday, everyone won today! OK, the Pelicans actually split a doublheader. The Iowa Cubs stuffed and mounted the Gwinnett Stripers (Braves), 7-3.

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Chicago Cubs Notebook: Five Home Runs Put Cubs Over the Top, Rojas’s Big Night in Knoxville, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 48-38 record after a high-scoring victory at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the club secured its fourth consecutive win.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 7

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas homers again

A rain-shortened schedule today. Rained out. The game will not be made up. The Knoxville Smokies exiled the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 7-4. The win moved the Smokies into a tie for first place in the Southern League North Division.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 20

Cubs Flashy Young Prospect is Biggest Trade Deadline Candidate to be Moved

The Chicago Cubs are starting to find their footing following what was an impressive weekend in which they were able to continue the misfortunes for the New York Mets in a three-game sweep.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 9

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads giant Smokies comeback win

Rained out. Doubleheader starting at 5:08 tomorrow. The Knoxville Smokies knocked the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels) out of orbit, 8-7. The Trash Pandas jumped all over Smokies starter Luis Martinez-Gomez with two runs in the first, one in the second and two more in the third.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / March 21

Murray, Rojas Among 3 More Cuts as Cubs’ Spring Roster Down to 41

The Chicago Cubs today reduced the Spring Training roster from 44 to 41 players. Infielders B.J. Murray Jr. and Jefferson Rojas and right-handed pitcher Jeff Brigham have been returned to minor league camp.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 18

Cubs Young Infield Prospect Poised for Breakout After Strong Spring

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 6

Chicago Cubs manager marvels at surprise 20-year-old prospect: 'Wow'

The Chicago Cubs are focused on winning big this year and would seemingly have all the horses in place right now to do that. But they still have an eye on the future…and that future is making some big noise in spring training.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / February 24

Cubs' youngest 2026 non-roster invitee turning heads early in camp

In consecutive off-seasons, the Chicago Cubs have moved pieces from their farm system to acquire major league talent. Before the 2025 season, they traded big-leaguer Isaac Paredes along with prospects Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith to land Kyle Tucker.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 17

This Chicago Cubs player cracks Fangraphs Top 100 Prospect list

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the top teams in terms of developing their farm system and having players be productive in the majors. They have some elite talent currently in the minor leagues, but there is still some seasoning needed before they get called up.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 19, 2025