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2025 Stats
W-L
12-8
ERA
3.53
WHIP
1.30
K
129
SV
0
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Holmes made the transition from closer to starting pitcher in 2025 after inking a two-year, $26 million deal with the Mets, and it worked out surprisingly well as he finished the campaign with a 3.55 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 129:66 K:BB over 165.2 innings. The right-hander needed his workload managed down the stretch and made two relief appearances, but there was always likely to be load management in some form as he more than doubled his previous career high for innings. Holmes' fastball averaged more than 96 mph as a reliever in 2024, but his velocity dropped, unsurprisingly, to 93.7 mph in 2025 while handling a starter's workload. His strikeout rate also dipped nearly seven points to 18.2 percent, with an 8.9 percent K-BB rate ranking fourth worst among qualified starting pitchers. A 4.35 xERA and 4.11 xFIP indicate he may have deserved some worse results, which fantasy managers will want to keep in mind given his lower strikeout potential. That being said, there should also be some room for growth after getting the first year as a full-time starter under his belt. Read Past Outlooks