The New York Mets have announced that Clay Holmes will be their starting pitcher for Opening Day against the Houston Astros on March 27. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Holmes for earning this opportunity, noting his impressive spring training performance and early arrival at camp. This marks a significant transition for Holmes, who last started a regular season game in 2018 with the Pirates before establishing himself as an All-Star reliever with the Yankees. The Mets are also considering other pitchers like Kodai Senga and David Peterson for the rotation.
"(Holmes) earned it," Mendoza said Friday at Clover Park. "We like what we are seeing - I know it is small sample size - but it's very encouraging."
"He put himself in a good position. He showed up early in camp and he was ahead of everyone."
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