# MLB trade deadline activity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors > Updated: 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 4. Mid‑July coverage focused on the Boston Red Sox’s trade of third‑base star Rafael Devers and the New York Mets’ willingness to field offers on many roster pieces. By late July the Mets, sitting last in the NL East, began shedding assets. They traded reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for prospects Billy Amick (infielder, No. 21 in the 2025 class) and Bruin Agbayani (infielder, No. 29). The Twins also added right‑handed starter Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles to bolster their rotation. The Mets called up reliever Daniel Duarte, who posted a 0.00 ERA over 11 ⅓ innings, and continued to evaluate bullpen depth. Right‑hander Clay Holmes, who fractured his right fibula on May 15, was scheduled for a third High‑A rehab outing, expected to throw 70–75 pitches. Holmes, a 2.39 ERA starter with a $12 million 2027 option, said a trade was “pretty likely,” and the Mets’ interim manager Andy Green noted the rehab start could be adjusted if market interest intensified. These moves underscore the Mets’ clear intent to trade assets before the August 1 deadline as they rebuild their roster. ## Claims - Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula on May 15. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Holmes made a 2.1‑inning rehab start on July 23 allowing two earned runs and a four‑scoreless‑inning start on July 28 for Single‑A St. Lucie. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Scouts from the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks attended Holmes' rehab start. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Clay Holmes threw four shutout innings in a rehab start for Single‑A St. Lucie. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Scouts from the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies attended Holmes' rehab start. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Clay Holmes has a 4‑4 record with a 2.39 ERA in nine MLB starts this season. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Mets have a 46‑62 record and are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Holmes is under a three‑year, $38 million contract with a player option for next season. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The New York Mets traded left‑handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Mets received infielder Billy Amick and infielder Bruin Agbayani in the trade. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Mets are in a seller role at the trade deadline and are expected to make additional moves. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Executives who watched said Holmes “looked big‑league ready.” (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Minnesota Twins Trade for A.J. Minter, Add Billy Amick and Dean Kremer The Twins acquired A.J. Minter from the Mets, added prospect Billy Amick, and welcomed Dean Kremer from the Orioles, with Kremer set to start against Kansas City. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-twins-trade-for-aj-minter-add-billy-amick-and-dean-kremer ### 2026-07-31: Mets pitcher Clay Holmes set for third rehab start before trade deadline Mets right‑hander Clay Holmes, recovering from a broken fibula, will make a third rehab start in Brooklyn as the team eyes a likely trade before the August 1 deadline. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clay-holmes-rehab-start-fuels-trade-speculation-for-new-york-mets ### 2026-07-27: New York Mets Trade Reliever A.J. Minter to Twins, Acquire Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani The Mets traded left‑hander A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani as they enter the trade‑deadline sell‑off. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mets-pitcher-clay-holmes-draws-trade-interest-after-successful-rehab-start ### 2026-07-16: MLB Trade Deadline Rumors Swirl as Red Sox and Mets Look to Move Star Players Red Sox traded Rafael Devers with Yankees speculation, while the Mets signal openness to moving most of their roster, including Lindor, ahead of the trade deadline. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-swirl-as-red-sox-and-mets-look-to-move-star-players --- Cite as: MLB trade deadline activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors