The Mets are rolling the dice on Clay Holmes this season, shifting him from the bullpen to the starting rotation in hopes that his elite ground-ball tendencies can translate over longer outings. It’s a bold move, but as spring training ramps up, Holmes appears to be on track to handle the challenge.
Given the setback with Frankie Montas, the Mets need as much rotation stability as possible, and Holmes is progressing toward becoming a key piece of the puzzle.
“I feel like I’m in a great spot right now, in a good position to really get the experience and be able to stretch out,” Holmes said Wednesday.