Mets team to ‘watch’ for failed Yankees closer — as a starter
The failed closer turned set-up man is believed to be “listening” to the idea of becoming a starter, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. One of those teams could be the Mets, where his former Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza is the manager, warns The New York Post’s Joel Sherman.
MLB Rumors: Mets Among Teams Interested in Yankees FA Clay Holmes as a Starter
MLB teams have shown a recent interest in transitioning bullpen arms back to starting roles, and Clay Holmes is among them. According to Joel Sherman of
MLB teams interested in Clay Holmes as a starter — including the Mets
A few teams are inquiring about Clay Holmes transitioning from the bullpen to the rotation, including the Mets, a source told The Post. Holmes has not started since 2018, his debut season with the Pirates. But he was a starter throughout his minor league tenure.
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If Holmes decides to pursue a starting job, he will join former relievers such as Seth Lugo, Reynaldo López and Jordan Hicks.
Former Yankees closer Clay Holmes receiving interest as a starter
The right-hander has not started a game since his rookie season with the Pirates in 2018 after coming up as a starter in the minors.
Clay Holmes drawing interest as starting pitcher
While Holmes is surely drawing interest in his typical relief role, a few clubs are reportedly considering the right-hander as a candidate for a move to the rotation.
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