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Mets Pitcher Holmes More Trade Bait Than Peralta
27 Jul
Summary
- Rival GMs show more interest in trading for Clay Holmes than Freddy Peralta.
- Holmes is returning from a fractured right fibula injury sustained in May.
- No serious contract extension talks have occurred between Holmes and the Mets.
Rival general managers are showing significantly more interest in acquiring Mets pitcher Clay Holmes than his teammate Freddy Peralta, according to MLB insider Jim Bowden. While Peralta has struggled this season, Holmes, who signed a three-year, $38 million contract with a player option for 2027, is considered a more valuable trade prospect by teams like the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Holmes is nearing his return to the Mets after being on the injured list since May 15 due to a fractured right fibula. He recently made his first minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse and is expected to be activated around August 1. His performance before the injury was strong, with a 2.39 ERA in nine starts.
Despite his potential value, contract extension talks between Holmes and the Mets have not progressed. Given the lack of serious negotiations and Holmes' player option for 2027, he is viewed as a rental for any team acquiring him before the August 3 trade deadline. This situation increases the likelihood of Holmes being traded before Peralta.
