Brewers Among Teams Pursuing Clay Holmes
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Mets are expected to trade right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes before today's MLB trade deadline, with multiple teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, engaged in talks.
- The Brewers, who previously pursued Tarik Skubal, are willing to absorb Holmes' remaining $3.96 million salary for this season, making the financial aspect manageable despite the Mets' reluctance to pay down salaries on short-term veterans.
- Holmes, recovering from a fractured fibula and out since May, would bolster the Brewers' rotation that has lost key starters Brandon Woodruff and Quinn Priester, complementing their strong infield defense with a high ground-ball rate.
- Holmes carries a three-year, $38 million contract with a player option for 2025, which adds some risk for acquiring teams, but strong interest suggests a trade is likely, as the Mets aim to secure a return better than a mid-round draft pick.
