The Mets will be adding at least one former Yankee this offseason.
Right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes has agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract with the Mets that includes an opt-out after the second year, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
The Mets intend to test the former Yankees closer as a starter but could utilize him as a setup reliever for Edwin Díaz if needed.
Holmes began his big-league career as a reliever with the Pittsburgh Pirates before being traded to the Yankees at the 2021 trade deadline. He recorded a 1.61 ERA in 25 games that season and became the Yankees’ closer in 2022, earning All-Star honors with a 2.54 ERA and 20 saves.
Although Holmes started strong in 2024 and was named an All-Star again, struggles emerged midseason. He led the league with 13 blown saves and lost the closer role in September, finishing the year with a 3.14 ERA and 30 saves in 67 games.
Holmes becomes the second pitcher the Mets have added this offseason, joining Frankie Montas, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the team last Sunday.
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