Clay Holmes, after six years in the bullpen, is eager to transition to a starting pitcher role with the New York Mets. He signed a three-year, $38 million contract and hopes his move will encourage superstar Juan Soto to join him.

Holmes, a former Yankees closer, has a strong groundball rate and is excited about expanding his pitching arsenal. He believes the Mets' coaching staff can help him succeed in this new role, aiming for 160 innings next season without workload restrictions.