Clay Holmes Joins the Mets: A New Chapter Begins

The New York Mets have made a significant addition to their pitching staff by signing former Yankees closer Clay Holmes to a three-year contract. Holmes, who has established himself as one of the top relief pitchers in the game, will now transition to a starting role with the Mets.

During his introductory press conference today, Holmes expressed his excitement about joining the Mets and the opportunity to contribute to the team's success. "I'm thrilled to be a part of this organization and to have the chance to work with such a talented group of players and coaches," Holmes said.

Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns also spoke at the press conference, highlighting Holmes' elite repertoire and his potential to be a key contributor to the rotation](https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/clay-holmes-mets-free-agent-deal). "We're excited to bring Clay into the organization and collaborate on his transition to the starting rotation," Stearns said "Clay has an elite repertoire, knows New York, and will be a key contributor going forward."

Holmes, who was traded to the Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021, became a dominant closer in New York. Despite some struggles this past season, Holmes finished with a 3.14 ERA and 30 saves. The Mets are confident that his skills will translate well to a starting role, and they believe he can provide the length and stability they need in their rotation.

As Holmes embarks on this new chapter with the Mets, fans are eager to see how he will perform in his new role and contribute to the team's success in the upcoming season.