The Mets's Jett Williams stretches during a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Wednesday. New York Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán during a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie Florida, Thursday Feb. 13, 2025.

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.

Clay Holmes does not have to wait long to get his first taste of life as a starting pitcher in a competitive setting as he will get the ball for the New York Mets’ spring training opener on Saturday (1:10 p.

Turner played for the Mets from 2010-14 and was on the cusp of becoming a dominant hitter when the Mets non-tendered him and he signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers, where he became an everyday player and one of the MLB’s most productive middle-of-the-lineup bats.

New York Mets fans will get their first glimpse of Clay Holmes as a starter in Saturday's spring training opener.

The Mets will get their first look at Clay Holmes as a starting pitcher this weekend when Grapefruit League play begins.

In December, Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets. After playing on three teams — the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees — the 26-year-old slugger will call Queens home, potentially, for the rest of his career.