Clay Holmes, the right-handed pitcher for the New York Mets, is set to make his opening day start after transitioning from the bullpen. Having achieved 9 2/3 shutout innings in three Grapefruit League outings, he garnered praise from Mets manager Carlos Mendoza for his performance. The Mets signed Holmes to a three-year, $38 million deal, indicating their plans for him as a starter. Last season, he played a significant role with the Yankees, achieving a 3.14 ERA with 30 saves and earning All-Star honors in 2022.
"He earned it," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Friday. "We like what we're seeing. I know it's a small sample size here, but it's very encouraging."
Holmes has worked 9 2/3 shutout innings over three Grapefruit League starts as he moves from the bullpen to the rotation.
Holmes, who turns 32 on March 27, went 3-5 with a 3.14 ERA and 30 saves in 67 appearances with the New York Yankees last season.
The Mets had indicated they planned to make Holmes a starter when they signed him to a three-year, $38 million contract in December.
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