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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 2
Clay Holmes Declines Mutual Option, Cubs Decline Caleb Thielbar’s Option 
I could have rolled this stuff into the piece about Colin Rea and Jacob Webb, but that might have made it overlong. Then again, these are some really obvious moves that won’t take much time to cover.
Clay Holmes News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2
Clay Holmes Declines Player Option
Right-hander Clay Holmes declined his $12MM player option with the Cubs, per an announcement from the MLBPA. He is now a free agent. Teammates Hunter Harvey and Caleb Thielbar also head to free agency after their mutual options weren’t exercised.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 2
Cubs linked to familiar name as one-year rotation fill-in
It’s pretty a pretty bizarre reality facing a team when every one of its starting pitchers will likely be gone in the offseason. That’s the situation facing the Chicago Cubs as they begin to work on putting together their 2027 pitching staff.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Clay Holmes News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 31
Clay Holmes’ Transformation Opens an Opportunity the Tigers Should Consider
The Detroit Tigers should not miss the opportunity to strengthen their starting rotation and add an elite arm. There are several options beyond Tarik Skubal, Sonny Gray, Michael King, and Freddy Peralta, who appear among the most coveted starters on the market.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Clay Holmes News / Viral Sports News / October 30
Chicago Cubs Land Intriguing New Clay Holmes Update
The Chicago Cubs enter free agency with multiple holes in their starting rotation and a clear opportunity to re-sign Clay Holmes at a price that appears lower than many expected.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / October 29
Mets' Clay Holmes Dreams Just Took Step Towards Reality
The New York Mets received a significant update on one of their potential top offseason targets Thursday, as Clay Holmes has reportedly opted out of his contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 29
Two Cubs Starters Decline Player Option as Future Rotation Becomes Wide Open
The Chicago Cubs have a lot of work to do this offseason, especially after watching their heated division rival win their first World Series in franchise history.
Clay Holmes News / Baseball Now / October 29
Cubs Pitcher Elects Free Agency Over $12 Million Return To Chicago
The Chicago Cubs acquired Clay Holmes at the MLB trade deadline, but now he is hitting free agency. Holmes had a $12 million player option on the three-year, $38 million deal he signed with the New York Mets before the 2025 season, and he is declining it, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline player options, set to become free agents
The Cubs are going to need a major overhaul of their starting rotation ahead of the 2027 season.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / October 27
Mets Should Be All for a Clay Holmes Reunion This Offseason
When the New York Mets signed Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract in December 2024 to convert him to a starting pitcher, the move certainly drew questions.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 14
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Clay Holmes
Many Cubs fans were happy when the team acquired Clay Holmes (and Tyrone Taylor) from the Mets for Jefferson Rojas. Even though Rojas was a top Cubs prospect, Holmes seemed a really good fit for the Cubs as a ground-ball pitcher coming to a team with elite infield defense.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25
Diamondbacks ready for up-close look at Cubs' Clay Holmes
Chicago Cubs right-hander Clay Holmes will make his second start this season in Phoenix on Tuesday, about three weeks later than the Arizona Diamondbacks had hoped.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 10
Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series
It was known that the Chicago Cubs would have some tough decisions to make surrounding their starting rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 5
Debut dates revealed for newly acquired Cubs pitchers
The Chicago Cubs made multiple big splashes ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. When will some of those players make their debut?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Clay Holmes to extension before trade to Cubs
Over 52.2 innings of work this season, he posted a 2.39 ERA and a 1.101 WHIP before he suffered a fractured fibula in the middle of May.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 4
Why the Diamondbacks couldn’t land Clay Holmes at the trade deadline
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks spent the trade deadline searching for more help in their starting rotation but ultimately came away empty-handed despite coming close to landing a proven arm.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Cubs continue playoff push by acquiring Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor
The Chicago Cubs continued to revamp their pitching staff while adding more depth to the outfield in a trade with the New York Mets.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 3
Report: Clay Holmes drawing interest from Braves
It is getting uncomfortably close to the trade deadline, and the Braves have really yet to upgrade their roster. They do appear to be continuing to monitor the top of the starting pitching market, though, with Mark Feinsand reporting they are showing interest in Clay Holmes.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
Yankees want to steal one Mets star at the trade deadline
The Mets will most likely be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 29
Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing
Clay Holmes is getting closer to returning to the majors. The question is whether or not he will do so as a member of the New York Mets.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 24
Mets, Clay Holmes yet to have significant extension talks
There had been reports last week that the New York Mets and pitcher Clay Holmes were set to discuss an extension.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 21
Another Mets star drawing significant trade interest
The Mets are expected to be sellers amid a disappointing season, and yet another of their players is generating trade interest.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 17
Mets, Clay Holmes to begin contract extension talks
It is no secret that the New York Mets are in the middle of a disaster season. Entering Friday, New York sat in last place in the NL East with a 41-57 record, the fourth worst in all of baseball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16
Mets lose starting pitcher Clay Holmes 'for long time'
Things keep going from bad to worse for the New York Mets. Not only did they lose to their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, by a 5-2 margin on Friday night, but they also lost one of their most important players to a long-term injury.
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