Stats say one thing about Clay Holmes' immediate future. Dollar allocation says something else.
A debate throughout a large part of the 2025 season was whether or not Clay Holmes should go to the bullpen. A limited starting pitcher who couldn’t seem to get through the sixth inning, he still managed to piece together a season complete with 31 starts, a pair of relief appearances, and a boat load of innings. The experiment was a New York Mets success.