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Clay Holmes praises Mets fans following trade years after polarizing Yankees exit

Nypost · · 332 words · By Grace McCarron
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What to know about Clay Holmes praises Mets fans following trade years after polarizing Yankees exit

Clay Holmes bid the Mets farewell on social media Tuesday after being dealt to the Cubs at the trade deadline the day prior.

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What happened

Clay Holmes bid the Mets farewell on social media Tuesday after being dealt to the Cubs at the trade deadline the day prior.

Why it matters

“When I signed with the Mets, I embraced the opportunity to take on a new role and push my boundaries.

Common ground

It challenged me in ways I never expected, and I’m grateful for every lesson, every teammate, every coach, and every person who believed in me and helped me along the way,” Holmes posted to Instagram.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “With the Mets, Holmes became a starter and performed well in his new role.”
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Web search results explicitly state that Holmes signed with the Mets to become a starting pitcher and include a 'Meet the Met' feature discussing his transition to a starter.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Mets season is the 65th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 18th at Citi Field, and their sixth under majority owner Steve Cohen. The Mets will attempt to imp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Mets_season
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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 Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Holmes
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Claim 2: “It’s a different tune than when Holmes left the Yankees in 2024.”
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Wikipedia and web search results confirm Clay Holmes played for the New York Yankees and transitioned to the Mets after the 2024 season.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1999 New York Yankees season was the 97th season for the Bronx-based Major League Baseball team. The team finished with a record of 98–64 finishing 4 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox. New York wa…
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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 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_New_York_Yankees_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clayton Walter Holmes (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Holmes
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Claim 3: “In 2026, Holmes was pitching to a 2.39 ERA before a right fibula fracture sidelined him on May 15.”
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Three independent sources (iHeart, Associated Press, and The Athletic) confirm that on May 15, 2026, Holmes suffered a right fibula fracture after being hit by a 111 mph line drive, and that he had a 2.39 ERA at the time.
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web search NEUTRAL — Holmes, who has a 2.39 ERA this season, has been a key player for the Mets, leading the team with a 1.9 WAR. His absence adds to the Mets' challenges, as they are already dealing with injuries to seve…
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web search NEUTRAL — Clay Holmes has a broken right leg after getting hit on the mound by a 111 mph line drive, another devastating blow to the New York Mets in their miserable season so far. By Associated Press. | May 15…
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web search NEUTRAL — Holmes was hit in the right leg by Spencer Jones’ 111 mph low line drive in Friday’s fourth inning. The ball ricocheted into foul territory, allowing Jones to reach first base. Remarkably, Holmes stay…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7283632/2026/05/15/mets-cla…
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Claim 4: “He recorded a 3.53 ERA in 33 starts last season.”
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Two independent web sources explicitly state that Holmes posted a 3.53 ERA in 33 outings/games (31 starts) during the previous season with the 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 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Mets season is the 65th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 18th at Citi Field, and their sixth under majority owner Steve Cohen. The Mets will attempt to imp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_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 Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Holmes
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Claim 5: “Some rocky outings in The Bronx led to boos for Holmes, who was the team’s closer at the time.”
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Multiple sources confirm Holmes was the Yankees' closer, including reports of him being an All-Star in that role and news reports regarding his struggles (blown saves) leading to a 'closer by committee' approach.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clayton Walter Holmes (born March 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Holmes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1999 New York Yankees season was the 97th season for the Bronx-based Major League Baseball team. The team finished with a record of 98–64 finishing 4 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox. New York wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_New_York_Yankees_season
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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 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_New_York_Yankees_season
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Claim 6: “Clay Holmes bid the Mets farewell on social media Tuesday after being dealt to the Cubs at the trade deadline the day prior.”
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Multiple sources confirm Clay Holmes was traded from the Mets to the Cubs. Wikipedia lists him as a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs who previously played for the Mets, and web search results explicitly mention the Cubs acquiring him in a trade with the 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 — The 2026 New York Mets season is the 65th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 18th at Citi Field, and their sixth under majority owner Steve Cohen. The Mets will attempt to imp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_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 Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Holmes
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