Did the Chicago Cubs WASTE Clay Holmes?! | Will This Trade Give the Mets a Bit of PCA Redemption?

Chicago Cubs swept from the playoffs as Clay Holmes never took the mound—was holding back their top trade acquisition a costly misstep?Ryan Finkelstein questions the Cubs’ strategy and details how Chicago’s offense, including Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, faltered at a critical moment.Attention shifts to the New York Mets, who now possess top prospect Jefferson Rojas after trading rentals to the Cubs.Finkelstein explores the potential for “Pete Crow-Armstrong redemption” and analyzes Rojas’ impact as a future building block. The episode wraps with a hot take: should the Mets aggressively pursue a free agent reunion with Clay Holmes to bolster their rotation?Contract comparisons, roster math, and the state of the pitching market set the stage for a pivotal Mets offseason.Will bold moves finally return New York to postseason contention?Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesEverydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.  Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture  before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonStanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.KALSHIFor a limited time, Download K