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Mets starting their spring-training schedule with former Alabama prep star on the mound
The New York Mets signed Clay Holmes with the aim of turning the All-Star reliever into a starter. And they aren’t wasting any time. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Holmes will be on the mound when New York opens its Grapefruit League schedule against the Houston Astros at 12:10 p.m. CST Saturday at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Three Mets takeaways ahead of the team's first spring training exhibition game
The Mets advance to the games portion of spring training Saturday when they open their Grapefruit League schedule by hosting the Astros.
Clay Holmes to start Mets’ spring training opener: ‘Great spot’
The Mets right-hander, who is lengthening as a starter after spending most of his career in the bullpen, is scheduled for three ups (meaning at least pitching into the third inning) on Saturday against the Astros at Clover Park, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Holmes said he would likely be capped around 50 pitches.
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gives promising detail on Clay Holmes’ buildup as starter
New York Mets fans will get their first glimpse of Clay Holmes as a starter in Saturday's spring training opener.
Carlos Mendoza says Clay Holmes will start Mets' spring training opener on Saturday
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza speaks about Edwin Diaz's live bullpen session, Clay Holmes starting the team's spring training opener, and who would start in center field this season.
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The Mets's Jett Williams stretches during a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Wednesday. New York Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán during a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie Florida, Thursday Feb. 13, 2025.
Mets get first taste of automated ball-strike system in spring training
PORT ST. LUCIE — Thursday was a dress rehearsal of sorts for the Mets’ utilizing the automated ball-strike system. That technology will be used at Clover Park beginning with Saturday’s exhibition opener against the Astros.
Mets Notes: Carlos Mendoza on Francisco Alvarez's new swing; Clay Holmes to start spring training opener
Mets spring training continued on Wednesday in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Here are the key things to know from camp.
Mets' Clay Holmes: Will start spring opener
Holmes will be on the mound for the Mets ' Grapefruit League opener Saturday against the Astros, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Clay Holmes a linchpin to unlocking Mets’ rotation
When the Mets arrived at spring training, their intention was to go with a six-man rotation from the outset of the regular season.
Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner discusses Clay Holmes' transition from reliever to starter
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New York Mets vs. Houston Astros: Time, TV, Free live stream, how to watch MLB Spring Training
The New York Mets open up Spring Training play against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 (2/22/25) at Clover Park ...