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While teams scramble for Soto, the Mets made headlines by signing Clay Holmes to a three-year deal worth $38 million, which includes an opt-out clause. Unlike most acquisitions, Holmes will not be joining as a bullpen arm but will enter the starting rotation. This unconventional move signifies the Mets' strategy of seeking value in the pitching market, especially given their current rotation that includes notable names like Kadai Senga and Frankie Montas.