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Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans.
Jonah Tong, along with fellow top pitching prospects Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, dressed up as elves on Thursday at Citi Field, handing out presents to Queens elementary school students during the Mets’ annual Kids Holiday Party. Mets starter Clay Holmes also participated in the festive tradition, spreading holiday cheer in a Santa costume.
After missing the playoffs last season, the New York Mets were expected to bolster their roster to bounce back next season. However, the Mets' offseason dealings have puzzled the baseball community.
Díaz, the Mets’ closer since 2019, signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alonso, who became the Mets’ all-time home runs leader this past season, inked a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as for