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Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Mets to a 5-0 victory over the Marlins, keeping their playoff hopes alive heading into the final game of the season, with the team relying on Holmes's strong performance and key hits from Pete Alonso and others to secure the win.
The New York Mets have signed Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract, intending to convert him into a starting pitcher. They also acquired reliever Sean Harney and signed several players to minor league deals. Meanwhile, the Mets have received trade interest in Brett Baty, and new Met Frankie Montas expressed excitement about joining the team. In other MLB news, Shane Bieber is returning to the Guardians, and the Rays signed Danny Jansen. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the 'Golden Bat' rule is unlikely to be implemented.
The New York Mets have signed pitcher Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract, with an opt-out option after the second year. Holmes, who previously played for the Yankees, will transition from a reliever to a starting pitcher for the Mets. Despite a mixed performance as a closer, Holmes has shown potential with his high ground-ball rates and strong postseason performance. The Mets are betting on his ability to adapt to a starting role, similar to other successful reliever-to-starter transitions in MLB.
The New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract, with plans to transition him from a relief pitcher to a starting role. Holmes, who previously played for the Pirates and Yankees, has shown significant improvement since his trade to the Yankees, posting a 2.69 ERA in relief. The move is part of the Mets' strategy to solidify their 2025 rotation, which includes pitchers Kodai Senga, David Peterson, and Frankie Montas.
The New York Mets have signed former Yankees closer Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract, with plans to transition him into a starting pitcher role. The deal includes an opt-out after the second year. Holmes, who has primarily been a reliever with a 3.52 ERA and two All-Star selections, last started in 2018. The Mets, familiar with Holmes through their coaching staff, are exploring his potential as a starter amidst high market prices for pitchers.
The New York Mets have signed former Yankees closer Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract, with an opt-out after the second year. The Mets plan to transition Holmes, who had 30 saves and a 3.65 ERA last season, into a starting pitcher. This signing follows the Mets' acquisition of pitcher Frankie Montas and their pursuit of Juan Soto. The Mets reached the 2024 NLCS but were defeated by the Dodgers.
Clay Holmes, a right-handed pitcher, has agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract with the New York Mets, which includes an opt-out after the second year. The Mets plan to transition Holmes from a reliever to a starter, despite his recent struggles as a closer with the Yankees. Holmes, who was an All-Star in 2024, is known for his high-90s sinker and slider, making him a sought-after free agent. The Yankees opted not to retain him, focusing their resources elsewhere, such as pursuing Juan Soto.
MLB teams, including the Mets, are considering transitioning reliever Clay Holmes into a starting pitcher role. Holmes, who hasn't started since 2018 but was a starter in the minors, is seen as a potential rotation asset due to his diverse pitching arsenal and durability. This interest follows recent successful transitions of relievers to starters, like Seth Lugo and Michael King. The Mets, avoiding high-end rotation markets, might offer Holmes a short-term deal, leveraging his ability to also serve as a reliever if needed.
The Yankees' bullpen arms, including closer Clay Holmes, played a crucial role in securing a 10-2 start to the season, with Holmes earning his MLB-leading fifth save. Despite a strong performance from Carlos Rodon, the game became uncertain in the seventh inning before the Yankees ultimately secured their 10th win in 12 games.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge discusses ongoing maintenance for his toe injury, as he prepares to take on a more prominent role in center field this season. Meanwhile, right-hander Clay Holmes, a key bullpen piece, has not been approached about a contract extension as he nears free agency. The team faces potential bullpen turnover and financial considerations as they navigate the upcoming season and plan for the future.
Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe made changes to his batting stance after watching old minor-league highlights and went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in the team's win over the Mets. Pitcher Clay Holmes had a crucial eighth-inning performance, striking out Francisco Lindor and Starling Marte to rescue the Yankees and reliever Wandy Peralta. Luis Severino struggled with his fastball, giving up seven hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings. The Yankees' veteran hitters, including Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu, contributed to the team's offensive success.
Reliever Clay Holmes strikes out two batters with bases loaded to help the New York Yankees win 7-6 against the New York Mets in the Subway Series opener. Holmes has returned to his dominant All-Star form, having held opponents to one run over his past 19 appearances while averaging more than one strikeout per inning. The game was full of surprises, including a five-run comeback against Max Scherzer, two balks, a sticky stuff ejection of the Mets’ Drew Smith, and a Yankees victory.
Aaron Judge tied Alex Rodriguez with his 29th multi-homer game in pinstripes, Nestor Cortes needs to turn his performance around, Clay Holmes has received a vote of confidence from Mariano Rivera, and Gary Sánchez's ex-teammates vouched for him as he looks to earn a callup back to the majors with the Mets.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone needs to change his approach to reliever Clay Holmes, who has struggled in high-leverage situations this season and had a disastrous outing in a recent game against the Cleveland Guardians. While Boone has shown loyalty to his players in the past, he should consider other options in the bullpen, such as Michael King, Ron Marinaccio, and Wandy Peralta, who have performed well in those situations.
The New York Yankees suffered their worst loss of the season, losing 3-2 to the Cleveland Guardians after leading 2-0 in the ninth inning. Manager Aaron Boone took partial blame for the loss, citing his decision to remove starting pitcher Domingo Germán in the ninth inning as a factor. Reliever Clay Holmes blew the lead, and the Yankees currently lack a dependable closer. The team is struggling with injuries and currently sits in last place in the American League East.