From Yankees closer to Mets starter: How Clay Holmes learned he’s starting on Opening Day
Holmes has gotten praise from his team for being one of the first players to report to camp, weeks before pitchers and catchers had to. As a result of his preparation, he got started the Mets' Grapefruit League opener, where he threw three perfect innings.
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes to make first start since 2018 on Opening Day
Holmes has made all of four big-league starts, all of them as a rookie with the Pirates in 2018. He shifted to the bullpen in 2019 with Pittsburgh, eventually flourishing into an All-Star closer with the Yankees. He’s made an even 300 relief appearances since his last start.
When the Mets play the Astros in Houston on March 27, Holmes will make his first start since he was a Pirates rookie in 2018.
Mets starter Clay Holmes allowed two runs for the first time this spring but was more encouraged with the 77 pitches he threw ...
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