Clay Holmes is set to start opening day — of the Grapefruit League season.
PORT ST. LUCIE — Clay Holmes is set to start opening day — of the Grapefruit League season.
The Mets right-hander, who is lengthening as a starter after spending most of his career in the bullpen, is scheduled for three ups (meaning at least pitching into the third inning) on Saturday against the Astros at Clover Park, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.
Holmes said he would likely be capped around 50 pitches.
Holmes arrived at the Mets complex more than a month ago for workouts and is ahead of the other pitchers as he transitions from a reliever.
