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Clay Holmes grateful as his Mets risk ‘pay off’ with first start against Yankees set for Subway Series

Nypost · · 230 words · By Mollie Walker
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What to know about Clay Holmes grateful as his Mets risk ‘pay off’ with first start against Yankees set for Subway Series

It’s been well over a year and a half since Clay Holmes last wore pinstripes.

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What happened

It’s been well over a year and a half since Clay Holmes last wore pinstripes.

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Common ground

Try it freeAs the 6-foot-5 hurler prepares to make his first start against the Yankees — now as a member of the rival Mets — in the Subway Series opener Friday, Holmes has allowed himself to reflect on how far he’s come since the thought of transitioning back…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “prepares to make his first start against the Yankees — now as a member of the rival Mets”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources (MLB.com, AOL) confirm that Clay Holmes is currently a pitcher for the New York Mets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Mets season was the 64th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 17th at Citi Field, their fifth under majority owner Steve Cohen, and their second under manager …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Mets_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clayton Walter Holmes (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirate…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Holmes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is an alphabetical list of every player that has played for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball since the franchise's inception in 1962. Included are the seasons in which they played for …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets_all-time_roster
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Claim 2: “the Subway Series opener Friday”
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Multiple sources mention the Subway Series and a specific event/celebration occurring on Friday, May 15th.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York City Subway system has 28 lettered or numbered route designations. The 1, C, G, L, M, R, and W trains are fully local, making all stops. The 2, 3, 4, 5, A, B, D, E, N, and Q trains have …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Seoul Metropolitan Subway (Korean: 수도권 전철) is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 24 rapid transit, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea. The …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul_Metropolitan_Subway
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Claim 3: “the 6-foot-5 hurler”
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Baseball-Reference explicitly states that Clay Holmes is 6-5 (196 cm) tall.
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web search NEUTRAL — Clay Holmes is 6-5 (196 cm) tall. How much does Clay Holmes weigh? Clay Holmes weighs 245 lbs (111 kg).Clay Holmes was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 9th round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur D…
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/holmecl01.shtml
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web search NEUTRAL — Mets' Clay Holmes: Goes seven frames in no-decision. Rotowire Apr 23, 2026. Holmes didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Twins after allowing two runs on five hits and a walk across se…
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players/2044540/clay-holmes/
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web search NEUTRAL — How to convert feet to inches. 1 foot is equal to 12 inches
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Claim 4: “It’s been well over a year and a half since Clay Holmes last wore pinstripes.”
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While evidence confirms Clay Holmes is currently with the Mets and was previously with the Yankees, there is no specific date provided for when he last played for the Yankees to calculate if it has been 'well over a year and a half'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 New York Yankees season was the 122nd season for the New York Yankees franchise. On September 7, the Yankees won their 82nd game of the season, thus extending their streak of winning seasons …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clayton Walter Holmes (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirate…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Holmes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Major League Baseball (MLB) honors its best relief pitchers with a Reliever of the Month Award for one pitcher in the American League (AL) and one in the National League (NL) during each month of the …
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Claim 5: “the Mets’ 9-4 win over the Tigers on Thursday to cap a series sweep”
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Two independent web search results confirm the Mets defeated the Tigers 9-4 on Thursday to complete a series sweep.
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web search NEUTRAL — A sweep moment finally arrived for the Mets, with their shiny new toy as an integral component. It took until their 14th series this season.Their three-game sweep of the Tigers was complete with a 9-4…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/sports/a-j-ewing-hits-first-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — New York Mets Team Logo New York MetsNY Mets.ICYMI. Never too early for some World Series odds! These pitchers are racking up the K's. 2026 Rookie of the Year odds.
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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Pitcher Nolan McLean #26 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field on April 26, 2026…
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