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NY Mets predicted to pass on Clay Holmes, where they shouldn’t spend the money instead

The New York Mets are projected to pass on reuniting with Clay Holmes, but the most comparable alternative is a pitcher they should stay far away from.

By Stephen Parello · Rising Apple

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Rising Apple argues the Mets should not target free agent Robbie Ray if they pass on Clay Holmes.
Jim Bowden projected Holmes to sign elsewhere and linked Ray to a two-year, $45 million Mets deal.
The writer notes Ray's declining strikeout numbers and high walk rates make him an undesirable target.

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MLB insider Jim Bowden projects the New York Mets will pass on re-signing free-agent pitcher Clay Holmes, predicting he will join either the Chicago White Sox or San Francisco Giants. Bowden instead projects the Mets could target veteran left-hander Robbie Ray on a two-year, $45 million contract.

Rising Apple writer Stephen Parello argues that pursuing Ray would be a mistake due to declining strikeout metrics, high walk rates, and concerning underlying numbers. Parello suggests re-signing Holmes remains the best move, while naming Casey Mize as a better alternative if the Mets look elsewhere.

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NY Mets predicted to pass on Clay Holmes, where they shouldn’t spend the money instead

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