The New York Mets made the most significant signing of the MLB off-season so far when they added former New York Yankees Juan Soto, with a historic 15-year, $765 million contract that could be extended to $805 million. However, in Queens they are not satisfied and continue to add more players to their roster, in this case with the addition of a former member of the Los Angeles Angels.
Not only did the Mets secure Soto for the upcoming season, but another former Yankees, Clay Holmes, will join him to bolster the pitching staff for the campaign that begins in March 2025, where New York will try to achieve its goal of winning the World Series.
At the same time, in the last few hours, the Mets’ roster continues to grow. In this case, after the addition of Holmes, Soto’s team decided to sign former Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning to a one-year contract.
The details of Griffin Canning’s deal with the Mets
Canning’s one-year contract is far from a market-breaking deal. As reported by The Athletic, Canning’s deal with the Mets was signed for $4.25 million, a figure that could increase to a total of $5.25 million depending on potential bonuses and goals with the Mets.
Griffin Canning, Juan Soto’s new teammate at the Mets
Griffin Canning’s career in MLB
Canning, who is 28 years old, has spent his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Angels. Last season, he made 31 starts and pitched 171.2 innings. Despite an extended absence in 2022, his numbers have shown an inconsistency that can be improved, so the Mets will look to get him back to his best for the 2025 MLB.
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Clay Holmes to also help Soto at Mets
Soto’s presence as a key figure for the Mets next season is accompanied by the arrival of Clay Holmes. The right-handed pitcher has signed a three-year, $38 million contract with New York, which will allow him to join his former Yankees teammate in the hunt for a championship. Holmes is an exciting opportunity to bolster the pitching staff.
