Clay Holmes Free Agency: Five Landing Spots For The Starter
Clay Holmes hits free agency after a solid season. Just Baseball breaks down five teams that could sign the 33-year-old starter.
Clay Holmes, a former Yankees closer, has entered free agency after turning himself into a reliable starting pitcher. After suffering a fractured right fibula in May, Holmes returned in August to make nine starts for the Chicago Cubs, according to Just Baseball. He posted a 3.29 ERA, 3.63 FIP, and 1.19 WHIP last season, giving up only six home runs in 101 1/3 innings.
His success is attributed to his sinker, which accounted for nearly half of his pitches, inducing groundballs on 60.8% of batted balls. The 33-year-old is projected to sign a three-year, $54 million deal with the New York Mets, averaging $18 million per year. The Mets see Holmes as a reliable rotation choice, utilizing his sinker to prevent hard contact.
Other teams may offer more money, but the fit for the Mets is clear. However, the injury history and age may make teams wary of a long-term commitment.
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