Holmes Shines in Rehab Start Ahead of Trade Deadline

WHO:

NY Post - Clay Holmes, a pitcher for the Mets.

MLB.com - Scouts from the White Sox, Rays, Rangers, Diamondbacks, and multiple other teams.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Holmes is expected to be ready to return to the Majors following his next start on Aug. 2.

MLB.com - Holmes stated, “There’s always that part of you that’s like, ‘Man, I could pitch in a game. I feel like I can pitch in the big leagues.’”

MLB.com - Holmes mentioned, “A lot of that is just out of my control at this point. As a player, you want to leave this place better than you found it. What that looks like, I don’t really know.”

MLB.com - Scouts from at least seven teams, including the Rays, Phillies, Rangers, D-backs, White Sox, Dodgers, and Yankees, attended Clay Holmes' latest rehab start.

MLB.com - Holmes held the Blue Jays’ Dunedin affiliate scoreless on two hits and two walks with three strikeouts during his rehab outing.

MLB.com - Holmes' ground-ball rate since 2021 leads all pitchers with a 62.4% rate among those who have thrown 400 or more innings.

MLB Trade Rumors - Holmes is playing out the second season of a three-year, $38 million deal signed in the 2024-25 offseason.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Mets are likely to command a decent return in a trade for Holmes, as they are considered one of the game’s clearest sellers.

MLB.com - Holmes is expected to throw approximately 75 pitches in his next start on Aug. 2.

MLB.com - Holmes stated, “I feel good. I feel ready to compete. I feel I can compete anywhere.”

MLB.com - Holmes expressed gratitude for the opportunity with the Mets, saying, “I’ve stated how I feel about the Mets, just grateful for the opportunity here and guys in this clubhouse.”

NY Post - Clay Holmes had a strong outing in his likely final rehab start.

MLB.com - Holmes threw four shutout innings with three strikeouts, allowing two hits and two walks.

MLB.com - Holmes threw 59 pitches in his second rehab start.

MLB.com - Holmes is likely to be traded before the Aug. 3 Deadline.

MLB.com - Holmes can opt out of the final year and $12 million on his contract to become a free agent after the season.

WHERE:

NY Post - The rehab start took place for Single-A St. Lucie.

MLB.com - The game was originally planned for the upper Minors but was moved to Florida due to rain.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Holmes is set to throw approximately 75 pitches in five days’ time.

MLB.com - Holmes is lined up to start again on Aug. 2, one day before the Trade Deadline.

WHY:

MLB.com - The rehab outing served as a showcase for contenders to evaluate Holmes' recovery from a fractured right fibula suffered in May.

HOW:

MLB.com - Holmes threw all five of his pitches during the game, reaching a maximum sinker speed of 94.1 mph.

MLB.com - Holmes threw all five of his pitches during the game, reaching a maximum sinker speed of 94.1 mph.

MLB.com - Holmes dialed his sinker up to 94.1 mph during the game.

MLB.com - The Mets changed their plans for Holmes' start due to rain in the Northeast.

In Major League Baseball news, pitcher Holmes is expected to be ready to return to the Majors following his next start on August 2. He expressed his eagerness to get back on the mound, saying, “There’s always that part of you that’s like, ‘Man, I could pitch in a game. I feel like I can pitch in the big leagues.’” Holmes also noted that while he wants to improve his team, much of the situation is out of his control, adding that he threw all five of his pitches in a recent game, reaching a maximum sinker speed of 94.1 mph.