David Stearns and the New York Mets are exploring multiple options in the starting pitching market in search of short-term options that can impact the team in 2025. In this sense, the team signed Frankie Montas to a season contract with a player option in 2026 that could turn the contract into $34 million for two seasons.

MLB teams have shown a recent interest in transitioning bullpen arms back to starting roles, and Clay Holmes is among them. According to Joel Sherman of

If Holmes decides to pursue a starting job, he will join former relievers such as Seth Lugo, Reynaldo López and Jordan Hicks.