Clay Holmes, now with the New York Mets after signing a three-year, $38 million deal, is set to make his starting pitching debut in spring training. Transitioning from a reliever role with the Yankees, Holmes has been preparing extensively during the off-season to increase his workload. Manager Carlos Mendoza highlighted Holmes' impressive preparation, allowing him to test his abilities during the Mets' spring training opener against the Astros. Holmes aims to throw 160 innings this season, showcasing his commitment to this new role.
Holmes has spent this offseason stretching out for a starter's workload and is in the process of adding more pitches to what had been a limited arsenal.
New York's skipper divulged that the 31-year-old right-hander will get three ups with a limit between 40 and 45 pitches.
The fact that on Day 1 of pitchers and catchers he's already at three ups, that's impressive, Mendoza said. You have to give him credit.
I feel like I'm in a great spot right now, he told reporters on Wednesday. I'm in a good position to really get the experience.
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