Clay Holmes is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. Prior to joining the Mets, he played for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees. As a pitcher in Major League Baseball, he has established himself as a prominent figure, showcasing his talent and contributing to the sport at the highest level. His career reflects a journey through different teams, now landing with the Mets.
On March 27, 1993, Clayton Walter Holmes was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.
In 1999, Mariano Rivera set a Yankees franchise record for consecutive scoreless appearances, which Clay Holmes later broke.
In 2011, Clay Holmes was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth round of the MLB draft.
In 2012, Clay Holmes made his professional debut with the State College Spikes, spending the whole season there. He went 5–3 with a 2.28 ERA in 13 starts.
In 2013, Clay Holmes played with the West Virginia Power, where he was 5–6 with a 4.08 ERA in 26 games (25 starts).
In 2014, Clay Holmes underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire season.
In 2015, Clay Holmes returned from Tommy John surgery, making three rehab starts with the Gulf Coast League Pirates before being assigned to the Bradenton Marauders. In six starts for Bradenton, he struck out 16 batters in 23 innings and compiled a 2.74 ERA.
After the 2016 season, the Pirates added Clay Holmes to their 40-man roster.
In 2016, Clay Holmes played with the Altoona Curve, where he compiled a 10–9 record with a 4.22 ERA in 26 starts.
In 2017, Clay Holmes pitched for the Indianapolis Indians, where he was 10–5 with a 3.36 ERA in 25 games (24 starts).
In 2018, Clay Holmes made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In 2018, Clay Holmes was promoted to the major leagues by the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 1 and made his major league debut on April 6 against the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched two innings, giving up one run on two hits while striking out two.
In 2019, Clay Holmes registered a 5.58 ERA with 10.1 K/9 in 50 innings out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh.
In 2020, Clay Holmes only appeared in one game for the Pirates before being placed on the injured list on July 28 due to a right forearm strain, missing the remainder of the season. On December 2, Holmes was non-tendered by the Pirates but re-signed with them on a minor league contract on December 4.
On April 1, 2021, Clay Holmes was selected to the Pirates' 40-man roster. In 44 appearances for the Pirates, he pitched to a 4.93 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 42 innings.
On July 26, 2021, Clay Holmes was traded by the Pirates to the New York Yankees for Diego Castillo and Hoy Park. He later made his Yankee debut against the Tampa Bay Rays.
During the 2021 season, Clay Holmes was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the New York Yankees.
In May 2022, Clay Holmes became the Yankees' closer when Aroldis Chapman went on the injured list.
In 2022, Clay Holmes became the Yankees' closer and was selected as an MLB All-Star.
Clay Holmes finished the 2023 season with a 2.66 ERA and 24 saves in 27 chances.
On December 9, 2024, Clay Holmes signed a three-year, $38 million contract with the New York Mets, including an opt-out after the 2026 season. Plans were announced to convert him into a starting pitcher.
After becoming a free agent following the 2024 season, Clay Holmes signed with the New York Mets to become a starting pitcher.
In 2024, Clay Holmes was named an All-Star for the second time. Later in the season, he struggled and was removed from the closer role after giving up a walk-off grand slam to the Texas Rangers on September 3. Holmes ended the season with 30 saves and an MLB-high 13 blown saves.
After injuries to other pitchers, Clay Holmes was named the Mets' Opening Day starter for the 2025 season, following his signing with the team on December 9, 2024.
Clay Holmes' contract with the New York Mets, signed on December 9, 2024, includes an opt-out clause after the 2026 season.
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