Exclusive | Clay Holmes isn't out to prove anything to former teams with Mets starting success
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Clay Holmes, transitioning from the bullpen to a starting pitcher, is prioritizing his current performances over future matchups. Instead of seeking adjustments in the rotation to face the Yankees, he emphasizes his commitment to follow the team's direction. Missing the Subway Series this weekend, he looks forward to starting against the Pirates, noting the significance of facing his former team with whom he began his career as a starter. This game represents a meaningful transition in his professional journey.
Clay Holmes didn't approach manager Carlos Mendoza or pitching coach Jeremy Hefner about reconfiguring the rotation to match up against the Yankees, focusing instead on his upcoming starts.
Holmes will miss facing the Yankees in the Subway Series but will pitch against the Pirates, reflecting on his transition from the bullpen to the rotation.
Read at New York Post
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