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Historically, Clay Holmes has been utilized as a reliever ever since he transitioned from a starter during his early career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His performance data from the past three years depicts a pitcher who has worked tirelessly, averaging around 60 innings annually with consistent metrics, including a strikeout per nine innings near ten. Despite facing challenges last season, Holmes concluded his tenure with the Yankees boasting a commendable 2.69 ERA over more than 200 innings.