Mets rumors: Clay Holmes could draw interest in trade talks

With rumors surrounding the New York Mets as the struggles continue in the 2026 season, one name that could be talked about is star pitcher Clay Holmes. As the Mets' season has been one to forget thus far, this MLB insider discusses the interest around the league for Holmes.If there is one bright side for New York this season, it has been the performance of Holmes, who has recorded a 1.86 ERA to go along with 37 strikeouts and a 4-3 record in eight starts. Appearing on “Foul Territory,” Robert Murray of FanSided would say that, along with Freddy Peralta, Holm is “going to draw plenty of interest.”“Another name that I expect, again, this is going back to the Mets, and I mentioned Freddy Peralta is a guy that is probably going to get interest. And the other one that I think with the Mets is going to draw plenty of interest here is going to be Clay Holmes. He's been phenomenal this season. He obviously has an extensive history in the bullpen, but in the rotation, he looks like an all-star caliber player,” Murray said. Clay Holmes could draw plenty of interest if the Mets continue to struggle, says @ByRobertMurray. pic.twitter.com/yJ2KhR0EaJ — Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) May 14, 2026Clay Holmes' trade status depends on the Mets' struggles It remains to be seen what happens with the Mets, but Murray signals that if the struggles do continue for the team, the ball club could be in the market to trade some players, with Holmes' name being one of them.“I think he's got an option for next season. At this point, it looks pretty likely to decline and become a free agent, but I would expect a lot of teams to call about him. The trade market, it's still forming. It's still…teams are going to be waiting quite a bit here until they make some final decisions, but I would expect, if the Mets' struggles continue, for them to get plenty of calls about both Peralta and Clay Holmes. But as of this point, I just don't see either of them going quite yet,” Murray said.At any rate, Holmes' next scheduled start for the 17-25 Mets is on Friday night against the New York Mets.With rumors surrounding the New York Mets as the struggles continue in the 2026 season, one name that could be talked about is star pitcher Clay Holmes. As the Mets' season has been one to forget thus far, this MLB insider discusses the interest around the league for Holmes.