Breaking news : Yankees Cut Ties With $24 Million Pitcher in Latest Prediction

 

 

The New York Yankees paved the way for Clay Holmes to walk in free agency this winter after giving the closer role to right-hander Luke Weaver. While the decision was the right one, Holmes is still a valuable arm and might put it together for a new club.

 

 

However, Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report doesn’t expect that to be with the Yankees, predicting him to depart in the winter for a two-year, $24 million deal.

 

Clay Holmes was an All-Star for the second time in three years this past campaign for the New York Yankees, posting a 2.77 ERA in 40 games during the first half of the season,” Kelly wrote on November 11. “However, the 31-year-old lost the closer’s job late in the 2024 season, posting a 3.75 ERA in 27 games following the All-Star break.

 

However, the control problems that plagued him down the stretch of the regular season are hard to put out of your mind, and likely mean A) he won’t be back with the Yankees and B) he’s not going to make as much money as it once appeared he would. Still, there will be plenty of contenders interested in Holmes, likely enough that he’ll be able to get a multi-year deal if that’s what he wants.”

Holmes, an All-Star in 2024, has shown above-average stuff on the mound during his career. The New York Yankees might believe that his stuff will play eventually and credit his rough showing to bad luck, but for $12 million AAV, they could look to take a different route.

 

Holmes struck out just 68 hitters in 63.0 innings pitched, which is a concern for a team like the Yankees. That’s why Phillip Martinez of SNY believes the Yankees should let him walk, highlighting how poorly their defense is.