| Free Agent Pitcher: Clay Holmes |
Former Met Clay Holmes has stated that he is open to a return to the Mets. Even if the Mets are able to sign Tarik Skubal, it would make sense to bring back Holmes.
In his second year for the Mets, the reliever turned starter allowed 2 runs or less in his first 8 starts before allowing 4 runs in his last Mets start on May 15, 2026 where he came out after getting hit on the leg by a line drive off the bat of New York Yankees rookie Spencer Jones. His overall 2026 Mets stats were 4-4, 2.39 ERA in 52.2 innings.
On August 3rd, 2026 Clay was dealt to the Cubs along with Tyrone Taylor for Mets #1 Prospect Jefferson Rojas (MetsNewsLinks,com Player Profile).
Things didn't go as well in Chicago for Clay. In 9 games, 48.2 innings he went 2 and 4 with a 4.25 ERA. An eight run start against the Marlins and a 6 run start against the Reds were his worst outings.
Still, bringing back Holmes would give the Mets another established arm to the rotation that can handle New York and provide great insurance should they miss out on Skubal.
Holmes became a free agent after he declined his $12 million player option for 2027. He is likely to earn more than that this Winter. Jon Heyman of the NY Post predicts that he will sign for $45M, 3 years.
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