Mets, Clay Holmes and Opening Day

From Yankees closer to Mets starter: How Clay Holmes learned he’s starting on Opening Day
Holmes has gotten praise from his team for being one of the first players to report to camp, weeks before pitchers and catchers had to. As a result of his preparation, he got started the Mets' Grapefruit League opener, where he threw three perfect innings.
Mets’ Clay Holmes discusses Opening Day nod: ‘They believed in me’
Spring training always has its surprises, but few would have predicted Clay Holmes earning the honor of being the New
Converted reliever Clay Holmes gets Mets' Opening Day nod
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
Mets name Opening Day starter: ‘He’s worked really hard'
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.”
Mets Make Stunning Choice For Opening Day Starter
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday chose a pitcher who hasn't started a major league game since 2018 to take the ball on Opening Day.
Clay Holmes to start Opening Day for Mets after ‘very encouraging’ spring
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
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes to make first start since 2018 on Opening Day
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.
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5 questions for the Mets in the final week of spring training
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Who will be the Mets' Opening Day 2B with Jeff McNeil out?
The New York Mets lost Jeff McNeil to an oblique strain that will cost him 3-4 weeks. Who will the team turn to as their ...
Mets’ Jeff McNeil to start season on IL with oblique strain as New York’s injury woes continue
McNeil is expected to miss at least three to four weeks. Nearly 20 percent of New York's expected Opening Day roster is injured.