One of the most intriguing moves the New York Mets made during last MLB offseason was acquiring former Yankees closer Clay Holmes. The decision to sign Holmes wasn't intriguing, in and of itself.
Despite a productive first season with the New York Mets, could this starting pitcher be on the move after just one year? In an October 20 article for Bleacher Report, Kerry Miller named Clay Holmes as a possible trade candidate for the Athletics this offseason.
Last December, the New York Mets signed former Yankees reliever Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract with the intention of using him as a starter.
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Meet the Mets. Come on out and beat the Mets. That was the tune the rest of Major League Baseball was singing over the past three-and-a-half months, producing one of the most stunning second-half meltdowns in Major League history.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
In what was a must-win game for the New York Mets to keep their postseason hopes alive, Clay Holmes delivered one of his best starts of the season. The right-hander tossed six scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins on Saturday and allowed just one hit and three walks while striking out two in the Mets' 5-0 win.
Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings, and Pete Alonso homered and drove in two runs as the New York Mets remained in playoff contention, defeating the host Miami Marlins 5-0 on Saturday.
In a must-win game that had every Mets fan holding their breath, Clay Holmes stepped onto the mound and delivered a performance for the ages. It wasn’t
With their starting rotation in shambles heading into the final weekend of the regular season, the New York Mets have decided who will start for them on Saturday.
The New York Mets are reeling after a brutal three-game stretch against the Philadelphia Phillies, capped by an 11-3 loss on Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
When an experiment doesn't work, it's best to pull the plug. That's what the New York Mets should be prepared to do with right-hander Clay Holmes.
No, they aren't going to trade him to fill a hole on their roster if that's what you were thinking. It's no secret that the New York Mets need high-leverage bullpen arms and are prioritizing relief help with the trade deadline seven days away.
The New York Mets are amid their worst stretch of the 2025 MLB season. Dropping their sixth straight game on Thursday night, a 7-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Mets no longer have sole possession of first place in the NL East.
The New York Mets continue to roll, as they earned their third win in a row on Monday, defeating the Chicago White Sox in a series opener at Citi Field, 2-1.
Clay Holmes left the New York Yankees after 3.5 seasons this winter, signing a deal with the New York Mets as they gave him the chance to become a starting pitcher.
The New York Mets lost 4-0 in the finale of their three-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at home. Their next series will be on the road, but still in New York.
One of the more interesting free agents on the market last winter was right-hander Clay Holmes, who entered the offseason having fashioned a very accomplished career as a reliever since being traded from the Pirates to the Yankees.
The New York Mets made one of the offseason’s boldest moves by signing former New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes and converting him into a full-time starting
New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes has reinvented himself this season. The 32-year-old primarily came out of the bullpen before arriving to Queens, as he only started four games from 2018-24, which were all as a rookie for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Before Opening Day, the New York Mets’ starting rotation was a key area of concern.
Clay Holmes delivered a standout performance on Monday, as the New York Mets secured a win over the Minnesota Twins. His efficient mix of pitches and robust
Clay Holmes' career shift has produced mostly positive results. Holmes will continue his transition from closer for the New York Yankees to starter for the Mets when he takes the mound in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
It was not the smoothest of starts for New York Mets’ starter Clay Holmes on Opening Day. Getting the ball against the Astros in Houston, Holmes struggled with his command and gave up three runs (two earned), five hits, walked four batters, and struck out another four in 4.2 innings.
Thursday is a big day for Clay Holmes, and not just because he will be starting for the New York Mets in their Opening Day showdown with the Houston Astros.
Now that spring training has come and gone, the New York Mets, and starting pitcher Clay Holmes, have their sights set on Opening Day.
Longtime reliever Clay Holmes was named Opening Day starter for the New York Mets, who begin the season March 27 in Houston. Holmes last started a game in 2018 and has four starts in his career, which includes All-Star closer credentials in 2022 and 2024.
Juan Soto isn't the only 2024 Yankee who is making a splash at Mets camp.
The Yankees might be kicking themselves for not keeping one pitcher around around.
The Mets made one of the more intriguing moves of the offseason when they landed former Yankees closer Clay Holmes on a three-year, $38M contract.
While free-agent starting pitchers have done quite well for themselves this winter, free-agent relievers aren’t exactly flying off the shelves.
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