Red Sox consider Clay Holmes as free-agent pitching option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Clay Holmes, a former New York Yankees reliever, is a free agent this offseason. After being traded to the Chicago Cubs from the Mets, he posted a 4.25 ERA over 48.2 innings in 2026. Injuries affected his performance, but he had a strong first half with a 2.39 ERA. The Boston Red Sox are reportedly interested in offering him a contract, which is projected to be three years worth $57 million. Holmes' high ground-ball rate makes him a viable option for the Red Sox rotation.
- •Clay Holmes is a free agent this offseason.
- •Holmes had a 4.25 ERA after being traded to the Cubs.
- •He posted a 2.39 ERA in the first half of 2026.
- •The Red Sox are looking at Holmes as a rotation option.
- •Holmes is projected to sign for three years, $57 million.
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