Clay Holmes signs with Mets

How the Mets learned Clay Holmes wanted to start again, and what that means going forward
With the Mets' need in their starting rotation, Clay Holmes' request to start did not jar the team's front office but rather piqued their interest.
Discussion with Mets about converting Clay Holmes into a starter began at GM meetings last month
The Mets were in the midst of the general managers meetings in San Antonio last month when Clay Holmes' agent brought up the idea of converting the two-time All-Star closer back into a starting pitcher for the first time since his rookie season.
Clay Holmes leaving Yankees for Mets on three-year, $38 million contract
With the baseball universe still waiting for Juan Soto to reach a decision on where he will play – presumably for the next 12-15 seasons — the Mets signed Clay Holmes to a three-year contract worth $38 million, pending a physical, as first reported by The Post’s Joel Sherman.
Mets Sign Clay Holmes
The Mets officially announced the signing of Clay Holmes to a three-year deal that allows him to opt out after
Pitcher Clay Holmes and New York Mets finalize $38 million, 3-year contract
Pitcher Clay Holmes and the New York Mets finalized a $38 million, three-year contract on Monday. Holmes can earn $13 million for each of the first two seasons. He has a $12 million player option for 2027 with no buyout.
MLB teams interested in Clay Holmes as a starter — including the Mets
A few teams are inquiring about Clay Holmes transitioning from the bullpen to the rotation, including the Mets, a source told The Post. Holmes has not started since 2018, his debut season with the Pirates. But he was a starter throughout his minor league tenure.
MLB Rumors: Clay Holmes, Mets Agree to 3-Year, $38M Free-Agent Contract to Be Starter
The New York Mets and ex-New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes have agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract pending a physical, per Joel Sherman of the
Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) Pitcher Clay Holmes and the New York Mets have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement for the 31-year-old right-hander was subject to a successful physical.
MLB rumors: Mets among teams interested in Clay Holmes, but there's a catch
The Mets are interested in luring Yankees' free agent reliever Clay Holmes across town, but they are hoping to put him into the rotation.
MLB News: Mets outline strategy for utilizing former Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes
The New York Mets won’t use Clay Holmes in the same way the Yankees did. The team has a more innovative plan in place to maximize the pitcher’s potential, showcasing a different approach to his role on the mound.
Can Clay Holmes make transition from reliever to Mets starter? Scouts weigh in
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza previously worked as the Yankees’ bench coach. Also, the Mets recently hired Desi Druschel from the Yankees as assistant pitching coach. As Holmes attempts to transition from the bullpen to the rotation,
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