Mets going with Clay Holmes as Opening Day starter
- Clay Holmes will be the New York Mets' Opening Day starter for the first time since 2018, as announced by the team.
- Holmes has pitched 9 2/3 shutout innings in three Grapefruit League starts, striking out 13 batters and allowing only two hits.
- The Mets signed Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract in December, indicating plans to move him to the starting rotation.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence, stating that Holmes earned the position and described his performance as very encouraging.
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Mets going with Clay Holmes as Opening Day starter
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018. Holmes has worked 9 2/3 shutout innings over three Grapefruit League starts as he moves from the bullpen to the rotation. The Mets visit Houston for their opener on March 27. During those three spring training starts, Holmes has struck out 13 while walking four and allowing two hits. “He earned it,” Mets manager Carlos…


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