Yankees' Clay Holmes Expected to Depart as Teams Eye Role Change

The All-Star reliever is drawing interest in free agency, with speculation about a potential transition to a starting pitcher role.

Clay Holmes, a two-time All-Star reliever, is expected to leave the Yankees after a mixed 2024 season that saw him lose his closer role.
Holmes' performance in high-leverage situations declined, leading to 13 blown saves and a late-season ERA increase to 3.32 from 1.23 in June.
Multiple MLB teams, including the Mets, are reportedly interested in Holmes as a potential starting pitcher, citing his diverse pitch arsenal and durability.
Holmes, who last started in 2018, has expressed openness to new roles, and his market value is projected at $54 million over four years.
The Kansas City Royals and Mets are among the teams speculated to be pursuing Holmes for either rotation depth or bullpen support.