Overview
- Holmes said it was a little sad to see longtime teammates Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo leave, noting the moves can feel uncomfortable yet necessary.
- Alonso signed with the Orioles for five years and $155 million, and Díaz joined the Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million contract.
- New York traded Nimmo to the Rangers in a deal that brought All-Star second baseman Marcus Semien to the Mets.
- The Mets reached deals with closer Devin Williams (three years, $51 million) and infielder Jorge Polanco (two years, $40 million), with a two-year, $22 million agreement for Luke Weaver reported as pending and discussed by Holmes.
- Holmes, coming off a 12-8 season with a 3.53 ERA over 165 2/3 innings in his first year as a full-time starter, played Santa at the team’s Kids Holiday Party alongside his wife and several rookie pitchers.