Orioles expected to target Clay Holmes to strengthen pitching rotation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles are anticipated to target Clay Holmes in the offseason to enhance their starting rotation. With Trevor Rogers likely departing via free agency, the Orioles need reliable options. Holmes, a former Yankees reliever who transitioned to the Mets and eventually the Cubs, recorded a 4.25 ERA in his recent season. Predictions suggest Holmes could sign a two-year, $48 million deal with a club option for 2029, which would bolster the Orioles as they eye a competitive 2027 season.
- •Clay Holmes is a former reliever and two-time All-Star.
- •Orioles may lose Trevor Rogers to free agency.
- •Holmes had a 4.25 ERA in his last season at the Cubs.
- •He induces ground balls 60.5% of the time in 2026.
- •Predicted contract includes a $20 million option for 2029.
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"Baltimore's rotation could use some insurance.
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