Mets Eye Trade for Clay Holmes | New York Mets News

The Mets are poised to trade star reliever Clay Holmes before the August 3 deadline, despite his strong 2.39 ERA — a move that prioritizes payroll cuts and future rebuilding over locking him in long-term. With Holmes rehabbing but already attracting interest from contending teams, his value as a rental for 2026 makes him a hot commodity. His 2027 player option is secondary to immediate impact, so teams are lining up to make a play — and the Mets are likely to cash in before he hits free agency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46c863be5b5e898b