NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 03: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Yankees in action against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium on July 03, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Getty
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Starter Clay Holmes #25 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Getty
Former New York Yankees two-time All-Star right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes officially became a free agent Monday after declining his $12 million with the Chicago Cubs, the MLB Players Association announced.
Holmes played for the Yankees from 2021 to 2024. He represented New York in the 2022 and 2024 All-Star Games.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 03: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Yankees in action against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium on July 03, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Cubs acquired Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets at the trade deadline.
He posted a 3.29 ERA over 101 1/3 innings between the Mets and the Cubs this year.
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 25: Starter Clay Holmes #25 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
According to Spotrac , Holmes is projected to sign a two-year deal for roughly $27 million.
The nine-year MLB veteran has a career ERA of 3.59 over 604 1/3 innings with 567 strikeouts.
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