The Yankees might be kicking themselves for not keeping Clay Holmes around. The former closer signed a three-year, $38 million deal with the Mets, including a 2027 player option, to make the transition from reliever to starter. It was a bold experiment, but early results suggest the Mets might have struck gold while the Yankees could be watching a familiar face thrive in Queens.
Holmes’ Strong Start to Spring
Spring training is hardly a definitive measuring stick, but Holmes is showing signs of a pitcher who has found something new. Through six innings, he’s racked up five strikeouts without allowing an earned run.