The Mets' lineup is stacked on paper, with Soto joining fellow All-Stars Francisco Linder and Pete Alonso. However, the pitching is a question mark, especially with Sean Manaea (o

The Mets will turn to a new addition for the Opening Day pitching assignment. Clay Holmes, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, will get the start for the March

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Clay Holmes — a former Yankees closer — was named the Opening Day starter for the Mets on Friday. “He earned it,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “We like what we’re seeing. I know it’s a small sample size, but it’s very encouraging.”

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.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has tabbed reliever-turned-starter Clay Holmes with the team's Opening Day assignment."He earned it. We like what we're seeing," Mendoza said, per SNY. "I know it's a small sample size here,

Longtime reliever Clay Holmes was named Opening Day starter for the New York Mets, who begin the season March 27 in Houston. Holmes last started a game in 2018 and has four starts in his career, which includes All-Star closer credentials in 2022 and 2024.

The Mets’ Opening Day starter will be a pitcher with all of four career starts to his name. Right-hander Clay Holmes will start March 27 in Houston, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced Friday, coron

On the mound for the Mets' first game of the season is a first-time Met in his first time as a starting pitcher since 2018.

Carlos Mendoza names Clay Holmes the Mets Opening Day starter and discusses how Holmes earned the nod through his great work in Spring Training